Senior Java Full-Stack Engineer - Hybrid NYC Role

Cognizant; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 94,000; 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 New York, NY is seeking a backend-focused software engineer to design, develop, and implement scalable services and web applications. You will write clean, tested code and collaborate with senior engineers to align with architecture goals.

You'll work with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and React integration, operating in a hybrid model with some days in the office. Eligible for Cognizant incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong Java fundamentals (Java 21 preferred).
• Solid experience with Spring Framework (Spring 4+) and Spring Boot 3.x.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Good knowledge of React (version 17) and integration with backend services.
• Strong understanding of web application architecture and client-server communication.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency with version control (Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
• Strong focus on clean code, unit testing, and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications.
• Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices.
• Participates in technical design discussions and collaborates with senior engineers and architects.
• Works closely with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components.
• Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications.
• Breaks down user stories into technical tasks and delivers within agreed timelines.
• Collaborates effectively in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers.

Skills

Java fundamentals

Spring Framework

REST APIs

React

Web architecture

SQL

Git

Maven/Gradle

Unit testing

Job description

Cognizant in New York, NY is seeking a backend-focused software engineer to design, develop, and implement scalable services and web applications. You will write clean, tested code and collaborate with senior engineers to align with architecture goals.

You'll work with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and React integration, operating in a hybrid model with some days in the office. Eligible for Cognizant incentives and comprehensive benefits.