Senior Java Engineer with Agentic AI - Hybrid

Cognizant; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Senior Java Engineer with Agentic AI for a hybrid role. You will design robust big data solutions using Java, develop backend services, and integrate agentic AI to automate complex decision workflows.

The position requires collaboration with architects and product teams, mentoring, and strong secure coding practices. The salary range is $62k–$112k annually with the potential for discretionary incentives, and a 3-day-per-week in-office hybrid arrangement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and implementing big data solutions.
• Strong programming in core Java and Java 8 features.
• Experience integrating agentic AI frameworks into enterprise apps.
• Familiarity with inbound logistics like order routing and stock movements is a plus.
• Knowledge of modular, scalable, testable software design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust big data solutions in a hybrid work environment.
• Develop and maintain backend services using core Java and Java 8 features.
• Integrate agentic AI capabilities to automate complex workflows.
• Optimize data pipelines to reduce latency and costs.
• Review code to ensure adherence to standards and quality.

Skills

Big data design

Java 8

Agentic AI integration

Backend development

Distributed systems

Unit/integration tests

Secure coding

Hybrid collaboration

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Build tools

Hadoop/Spark

Job description

Senior Java Engineer with Agentic AI - Hybrid

**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement robust big data solutions that process high volume datasets with consistent performance and reliability in a hybrid work environment
• Develop and maintain backend services using core Java and Java 8 features that ensure secure modular and reusable components for enterprise applications
• Integrate agentic AI capabilities into existing applications to automate complex decision workflows and improve overall business responsiveness
• Optimize big data pipelines by refining data models tuning queries and improving resource utilization to reduce latency and operational costs
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to refine solution designs that align with organizational technology standards and long term platform strategies
• Review code produced by the development team to ensure adherence to coding standards and to improve software quality through constructive feedback
• Coordinate with product owners and business analysts to refine technical requirements into detailed implementation tasks that can be delivered iteratively
• Implement comprehensive unit tests and integration tests that increase system reliability and reduce defects in production environments
• Work closely with operations and support teams to ensure smooth deployments stable releases and effective monitoring of key application health metrics
• Apply secure coding practices and data protection standards so that applications handle sensitive information responsibly and consistently
• Document solution designs data flows and integration patterns in a clear manner to support maintainability and knowledge sharing across teams
• Mentor junior developers by sharing best practices in big data engineering core Java programming and agentic AI implementation patterns
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying technical debt proposing enhancements and supporting innovation that benefits business outcomes

Locations: Bentonville, AR
Work model: Hybrid

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Bentonville, AR. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered (Required):

• Demonstrate extensive experience in designing and implementing big data solutions using modern distributed processing and storage technologies
• Possess strong programming expertise in core Java and Java 8 including collections concurrency and functional programming constructs applied in real projects
• Show proven ability to integrate agentic AI frameworks or tools into enterprise applications to automate tasks and augment decision making processes
• Exhibit familiarity with inbound logistics processes in retail such as order routing stock movements and warehouse operations even if gained through supporting systems
• Display solid understanding of software design principles including modularity scalability and testability across complex distributed applications
• Bring experience working in hybrid delivery models with effective communication and collaboration practices across onsite and remote team members
  Illustrate practical knowledge of version control build automation and continuous integration practices that support reliable and repeatable software delivery

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 11/15/2026.

The annual salary for this position is from $62k to $112K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• - 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

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.