Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Cognizant; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications. The successful candidate will leverage technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS, playing a vital role in the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Gym membership discount

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Core Java development experience, familiar with Java 7 or higher.
• Proficiency in Java/Spring/Spring Boot stack.
• Experience with AWS and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end projects across front-end and back-end technologies.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and optimize application performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Angular

Microservices

Agile

Problem-Solving

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Java Full Stack Developer role at Cognizant.

We are seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. In this role, you will work across both front-end and back-end technologies, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS to build robust, efficient solutions. You will play a key role in the software development life cycle, contributing to architectural decisions, optimizing application performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products. If you have a passion for coding, problem-solving, and working with modern web technologies, we’d love to have you on board.

Location: McLean - VA (Onsite)

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Onsite position

Responsibilities

• Able to deliver end-to-end projects.
• Experience with Java development and awareness of Java patterns.
• Experience in Spring Boot and Microservices development.
• Experience with Java, J2EE development projects.
• Agile/Scrum development experience.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and perform POCs.
• Ability to diagnose production issues and defects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Core Java development experience, familiar with Java 7 or higher.
• Experience with Java development and awareness of Java patterns.
• Proficiency in Java/Spring/Spring Boot stack.
• Experience and expertise in AWS and cloud technologies – ECS, Docker, Lambda, SNS/SQS, Kinesis, DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of System Design – Performance Engineering, Scaling, Security, and Non-Functional Aspects.
• Experience with relational databases, schema design, and queries.
• Experience with NodeJS, Angular, HTML, CSS for UI development.
• Experience with AWS services like S3, SQS, SNS, ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch.
• Proven experience deploying applications on AWS.
• Must have AWS and Angular experience.

Applications will be accepted until July 24th, 2025. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) plan
• Disability benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Note: Compensation details are accurate as of the posting date and may change.

Why Choose Cognizant?

Our associates enjoy extensive benefits and training opportunities, including access to hundreds of technical courses and certifications. We value adaptability, autonomy, and continuous learning.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and IT

Industries

• IT Services, IT Consulting, Business Consulting

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