Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Cognizant; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Zusammenfassung

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot and React.js to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications. You will build RESTful APIs, microservices, and modern UIs, while delivering high-quality code in an Agile setting.

Exposure to AI chatbots and generative AI is a plus. Note: this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future; hybrid work with 3 days onsite and 2 remote at Cognizant offices in the

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in full-stack application development with strong hands‑on Java, Spring Boot, React.js.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery environments and CI/CD practices.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, React.js.
• Build, enhance, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices for business-critical apps.
• Perform hands-on coding, debugging, testing, code reviews, and performance optimization.
• Provide technical guidance to offshore teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow best practices for code quality, security, and SDLC processes.
• Contribute to AI chatbot and RAG initiatives when applicable.

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

React.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Agile/Scrum

Cloud deployments

CI/CD

Git

Mentoring

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

GCP

Redux

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Offshore teams tooling

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and React.js to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building modern full stack solutions, developing RESTful APIs and microservices, and working within Agile delivery environments.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, drive best practices in software development, and contribute to the delivery of high quality, business critical applications. The position also offers opportunities to work on innovative AI driven initiatives, including chatbot and Generative AI solutions.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

About the Role

As a Senior Java Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for the end to end development of enterprise applications, leveraging Java and Spring Boot for backend services and React.js for modern user interfaces. You will build and integrate REST APIs and microservices, troubleshoot complex technical issues, optimize application performance, and ensure adherence to software engineering best practices.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, onsite teams, and offshore development teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions. The role requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, CI/CD practices, and containerized deployments. Experience with AI Chatbots, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP will be highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on technologist who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring team members, and contributing to the development of next generation digital solutions.

In This Role, You Will

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and related technologies.
• Build, enhance, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices that support business-critical applications.
• Perform hands‑on coding, debugging, testing, code reviews, and application performance optimization.
• Provide technical guidance to offshore development teams by resolving technical challenges and supporting successful delivery.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow best practices for code quality, security, testing, and software development lifecycle processes.
• Contribute to AI chatbot and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) initiatives when applicable.

Work Model

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 per week onsite and 2 days remote at a client or Cognizant office in one of the following locations:

• Basking Ridge, New Jersey
• Irving, Texas

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full stack application development with strong hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and enterprise application development.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Java application development using Spring Boot.
• Proven experience developing full-stack applications with React.js, Redux, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and code quality standards.
• Hands‑on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Ability to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and work independently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with onsite and offshore teams.
• Experience implementing AI Chatbots and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
• Exposure to Generative AI technologies and Large Language Model (LLM) integrations.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application deployments.
• Experience mentoring developers and leading technical discussions.

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