Senior SRE Engineer

Cognizant; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Discretionary annual incentive program

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior SRE Java Engineer to support critical enterprise applications for a leading financial services client. You will apply Java development skills and SRE practices to improve performance, availability, and scalability in a hybrid environment with three days in the Phoenix, AZ office.

Key duties include building Java-based services, automating processes, implementing observability with Dynatrace and ELK, and leveraging AWS for resilience and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with SRE principles and Java application development.
• Experience developing and supporting APIs and enterprise integrations.
• Hands-on experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms.
• Experience with ELK Stack, Dynatrace, and PostgreSQL in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Java-based applications, services, and API integrations.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Implement observability solutions using tools such as Dynatrace and ELK Stack.
• Leverage AWS cloud services to improve scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to automate processes and enhance platform stability.

Skills

SRE principles

Java development

APIs & integrations

Cloud computing

Tools

Dynatrace

ELK Stack

PostgreSQL

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior SRE Java Engineer professional to support critical enterprise applications for a leading financial services client. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Java, cloud technologies, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to improve application performance, availability, and scalability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, automate processes, and ensure reliable service delivery in a dynamic environment.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and support Java-based applications, services, and API integrations.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to ensure system reliability and performance.

• Implement observability solutions using tools such as Dynatrace and ELK Stack.

• Leverage AWS cloud services to improve scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to automate processes and enhance platform stability.

Work model: Hybrid

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position with 3 days at the office in Phoenix, AZ,

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.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 7+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical roles.

• Strong hands‑on experience with SRE principles and Java application development.

• Experience developing and supporting APIs and enterprise integrations.

• Hands‑on experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms.

• Experience with ELK Stack, Dynatrace, and PostgreSQL in enterprise environments.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience supporting large‑scale, customer‑facing applications.

• Knowledge of cloud‑native architectures and distributed systems.

• Experience with automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

• AWS or other cloud‑related certifications.

• Experience within Financial Services, Banking, or other highly regulated industries.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Important Disclaimers:

**Please note: A few of our roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**

Salary and compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be between $112,000 to 131,500 per year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Applications will be received by September 17th, 2026.

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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.