Senior Java Full Stack Engineer

Cognizant; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellbeing Programs

Learning and Development

Employee Recognition Programs

FSA/HSA where applicable

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer in Chicago to design, develop, and deploy scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and Azure.

You will collaborate with architects, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver business-critical solutions, build robust RESTful APIs, and drive performance and security across distributed systems. Hybrid work with 3 days in-office in Chicago is supported.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).
• Experience building scalable, highly available, and distributed enterprise applications.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, Kafka, messaging frameworks, and microservices best practices.
• Experience with React JS, JavaScript, and modern front-end development practices.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React JS, JavaScript, SQL, and Azure technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver business-critical applications.
• Develop and support microservices-based architectures and event-driven systems that enable high-performance and resilient applications.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs, database solutions, and application integrations to support enterprise platforms.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance to team members, and promote engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues and implement performance tuning and optimization strategies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure application security, data protection, and adherence to enterprise development standards.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Event-Driven Architecture

RESTful APIs

Kafka

React JS

JavaScript

Agile/Scrum

Performance Tuning

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and implementing scalable enterprise applications that support critical business initiatives. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product managers, business stakeholders, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive business value.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React JS, JavaScript, SQL, and Azure technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver business-critical applications.
• Develop and support microservices-based architectures and event-driven systems that enable high-performance and resilient applications.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs, database solutions, and application integrations to support enterprise platforms.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance to team members, and promote engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues and implement performance tuning and optimization strategies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure application security, data protection, and adherence to enterprise development standards.

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 a week in a client office in Chicago, Illinois. 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.

Work Authorization

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 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).
• Experience building scalable, highly available, and distributed enterprise applications.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, Kafka, messaging frameworks, and microservices best practices.
• Experience with React JS, JavaScript, and modern front-end development practices.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native application development.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployment frameworks.
• Experience working within Banking and Financial Services environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and contributing to engineering excellence initiatives.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $68,422 - $114,000 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.

The compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

Applications will be accepted until, October 21, 2026.

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing and Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), where applicable