Senior Java Developer - Remote, Microservices & API Expert

Cognizant; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications using Core Java, Python, PL/SQL, and microservices. This remote role is open to qualified applicants in the United States.

You will collaborate with analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams. The salary range is $60,000–$100,000, with discretionary incentive eligibility and Cognizant benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Core Java application development.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and React.js for development.
• Strong experience with Python for backend services, automation, or API development.
• Advanced PL/SQL experience, including stored procedures, packages, triggers, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
• Experience designing and developing microservices-based applications, including REST and SOAP API development and integration.
• Experience with Git, SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, unit testing, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Core Java, Python, PL/SQL, and microservices architecture.
• Develop and integrate RESTful and SOAP web services to support communication across internal and external systems.
• Design and optimize PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, packages, and database solutions with a focus on performance.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support activities.
• Support CI/CD, version control, testing, documentation, deployment, and production release activities using Git and related DevOps tools.

Skills

Core Java

Node.js

React.js

Python

PL/SQL

Microservices

REST API

SOAP API

Git

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

API Gateway

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications using Core Java, Python, PL/SQL, and microservices. This remote role is open to qualified applicants in the United States.

You will collaborate with analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams. The salary range is $60,000–$100,000, with discretionary incentive eligibility and Cognizant benefits.