Senior Java Developer

Cognizant; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan with company contributions

Disability coverage

Wellbeing programs

Training and career development

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices. You will collaborate with architects, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

Based in the United States with remote work flexibility, preference for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 8+ years of Java software development experience.
• Strong Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices experience.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid OOP, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance enterprise applications.
• Build, maintain, and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA, and DevOps.
• Troubleshoot issues and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and lead technical initiatives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

OOP

Design patterns

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Java Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices technologies. You will be a valued member of the Digital Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, quality engineering teams, DevOps/SRE teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and enhance enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.

• Build, maintain, and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services to support business-critical applications.

• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Troubleshoot application issues and implement scalable, high-performance solutions.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership, best practices, and code quality initiatives.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States, with preference for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

What you need to have to be considered

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in software development using Java technologies.

• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.

• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.

• Experience working within Agile development methodologies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

These will help you stand out

• Experience working in the insurance or financial services industry.

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application deployments.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical initiatives.

Application will be accepted by: October 11,2026.

Salary Transparency

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 and $117,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) plan with company contributions, where applicable

• Long-term and short-term disability coverage

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs

• Training and career development opportunities

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on employment status and applicable laws.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.