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

Cognizant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and deliver cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. You will build RESTful services, microservices, and containerized solutions, collaborating with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams.

The role supports hybrid work with up to 3 days onsite in Orlando, FL or Pittsburgh, PA or NY/NJ locations. A visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on Java development experience and OO design.
• Strong background in RESTful services and microservices with Spring Boot.
• Experience with Docker in cloud-native environments and messaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Develop and deploy containerized apps with Docker in cloud-native setups.
• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka or MQ.
• Troubleshoot performance, scalability, security, and reliability.

Skills

Java

Angular

REST APIs

Microservices

Spring Boot

Docker

Kafka

MQ

Git

Agile

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Git

JUnit

Mockito

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

• 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.