Senior Java Full Stack Developer (Java, Spring Boot, Angular) (Hybrid)

Cognizant; New York, Orlando, Pittsburgh (NY, FL, Allegheny County, NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 132,000; 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 Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and deliver cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. You will collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to build scalable services and robust APIs in a hybrid work model.

The role emphasizes RESTful services, microservices, Docker, Kafka, and cloud-native patterns, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on Java experience.
• Strong RESTful services & microservices with Spring Boot.
• Docker containerized apps in cloud-native environments.
• Kafka, MQ or similar messaging technologies.
• Relational and NoSQL databases.
• Git and Agile software development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern frameworks.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot in cloud-native environments.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and collaborate on scalable platform solutions.
• Implement event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka and MQ technologies for real-time messaging and integration.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance, scalability, reliability, and security while following software engineering best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

REST APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kafka

MQ

Git

Agile

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Java Full Stack Developer (Java, Spring Boot, Angular) (Hybrid)

About the role

As a Senior Java Full Stack Developer (Java, Spring Boot, Angular), you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering scalable cloud-native applications that support critical business solutions. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, developers, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern development frameworks.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot in cloud-native environments.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and collaborate on scalable platform solutions.
• Implement event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka and MQ technologies for real-time messaging and integration.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance, scalability, reliability, and security while following software engineering best practices.

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 up to 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Orlando, FL or Pittsburgh, PA or NY New York City or NJ New Jersey City. 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.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

What you need to have to be considered

• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing applications using Java 15+ and object-oriented programming principles.
• Strong experience building RESTful services and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development in cloud-native environments.
• Proven expertise with Kafka, MQ, or similar messaging technologies in event-driven architectures.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency with Git and Agile software development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with Angular 19+, RxJS, or other modern front-end technologies.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
• Experience working within enterprise-scale distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until August 7th, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 68,422, 000 to $ 131,500 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: 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

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.