Senior Java Full Stack Engineer – Spring Boot, React/Angular, AWS

Cognizant; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays + PTO

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to design and build secure, scalable cloud-native applications. This hands-on role spans backend, frontend, microservices, AWS, CI/CD, and AI-assisted practices, with leadership across teams.

Ideal candidates have strong Java/Spring Boot, microservices, frontend (React/Angular), and AWS skills, plus experience with Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and NoSQL data stores. Targeted for the Columbus area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering/full-stack development experience.
• Strong Java & Spring Boot development experience.
• Hands-on Microservices & REST API development.
• Experience with React or Angular.
• AWS, Docker & Kubernetes experience.
• Kafka and Cassandra/NoSQL experience.
• CI/CD and automation experience.
• Testing tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, or Cucumber.
• Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, security, and application resiliency.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools.
• Financial services experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate services using Kafka.
• Develop frontend applications using React or Angular.
• Deploy and support cloud-native solutions on AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD, security, and application resiliency best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and automate recurring operational problems.
• Use enterprise-approved AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, troubleshooting, and code quality.
• Provide technical guidance and promote reusable engineering patterns across teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Angular

CI/CD

JUnit/Mockito/Selenium/Cucumber

Agile

AI-assisted tools

Financial services exp.

Tools

Kafka

Cassandra/NoSQL

Job description

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Senior Java Full Stack Engineer | Spring Boot | React/Angular | AWS

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to design and build secure, scalable, cloud-native applications. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership across backend, frontend, microservices, AWS, CI/CD, and modern AI-assisted engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate services using Kafka
• Develop frontend applications using React or Angular
• Deploy and support cloud-native solutions on AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD, security, and application resiliency best practices
• Troubleshoot production issues and automate recurring operational problems
• Use enterprise-approved AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, troubleshooting, and code quality
• Provide technical guidance and promote reusable engineering patterns across teams

Required Skills

• 5+ years of software engineering/full-stack development experience
• Strong Java & Spring Boot development experience
• Hands-on Microservices & REST API development
• React/ReactJS or Angular
• AWS, Docker & Kubernetes
• Kafka and Cassandra/NoSQL experience
• CI/CD and automation experience
• Testing tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, or Cucumber
• Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, security, and application resiliency
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools
• Financial services experience is highly preferred

Best-fit profile: A hands-on Java Full Stack Engineer with strong Spring Boot/microservices expertise, modern frontend experience, and solid AWS/cloud-native engineering skills.

Compensation: - $80,000 to $115,000 + COLA and 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. Application will be accepted by 11/8/2026

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