Senior Java Full Stack Developer (Angular/Kafka)

Cognizant

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 68,000 - 114,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan

Holidays & PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

EAP

Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and deliver scalable enterprise applications. You will work across backend and frontend stacks using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Angular, and modern TypeScript to create cloud-ready solutions.

You’ll collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders in a hybrid setup across Pittsburgh, PA; Lake Mary, FL; or Westborough, MA, balancing development with modernization initiatives and strong engineering practices.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java 17+.
Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development, JPA, and Hibernate.
Experience developing modern front-end applications using Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript.
Deep understanding of software architecture principles and scalable design.
Strong DB experience with Oracle/SQL Server/PostgreSQL/MySQL, performance tuning.
Experience with Kafka, MQ, and event-driven architectures.
Experience with Docker, Git, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on with Camunda workflow orchestration.
Experience building and consuming REST and SOAP APIs.
Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Skills

6+ years enterprise apps

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Tools

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API

JPA/Hibernate

Angular 17+/19+

TypeScript

Kafka

Docker

Git/GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Camunda

REST & SOAP APIs

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering scalable, high-performance enterprise applications that support critical business operations. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to build innovative, cloud-ready solutions while driving technical excellence and modernization initiatives.

In This Role, You Will

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern software engineering practices.
Build and support secure, reliable, and high-performing RESTful APIs and microservices.
Develop and enhance user interfaces using Angular 17+/19+ and modern TypeScript frameworks.
Design and implement data persistence solutions using JPA/Hibernate with relational and NoSQL databases.
Implement event-driven architectures and messaging solutions using Kafka and enterprise messaging technologies.
Containerize applications with Docker and support CI/CD-driven deployment processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless front-end and back-end integration.
Contribute to solution architecture, technical design decisions, AI-enabled development initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

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 associates to work from a Cognizant or client office in Pittsburgh, PA; Lake Mary, FL; or Westborough, MA. 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.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

6+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java 17+.
Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development, JPA, and Hibernate.
Experience developing modern front-end applications using Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript.
Deep understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and scalable application design.
Strong database experience including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, database design, query optimization, performance tuning, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
Experience with Kafka, MQ, and event-driven architectures.
Experience with Docker, Git, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration platforms such as Camunda.
Experience building and consuming REST and SOAP APIs.
Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

These Will Help You Stand Out

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Exposure to AI-driven application development and intelligent automation solutions.
Experience with NoSQL databases and cloud-native architectures.
Strong knowledge of automated testing, integration testing, and debugging methodologies.
Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring developers, and driving best practices.
Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
Knowledge of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $68,422 - $114,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to individual and company performance.

Benefits

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