Software Engineer (Java)

Jobo; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work model

International teams (Poland, UK, US)

Private medical care (benefits)

Life insurance

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our expanding engineering team, supporting a strategic initiative within the financial domain. You will design and build scalable back-end solutions using Java and Spring Boot, owning the full SDLC from requirements through deployment.

You will collaborate across diverse teams and mentor teammates in a fully remote setup. Join Cognizant to work with cross-functional teams in Poland, the UK, and the US, while leveraging modern CI/CD

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java with Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Hibernate knowledge and microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of unit testing, REST APIs, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable back-end solutions.
• Own the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor other team members and drive engineering excellence.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

Microservices

Unit testing

REST APIs

Security best practices

Communication

Ownership mindset

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Hibernate

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Cloud platforms

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our expanding engineering team, supporting a strategic initiative within the financial domain. As a global technology partner, we specialize in helping leading organizations modernize their systems and deliver high-quality digital solutions through our deep industry and engineering expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build scalable back-end solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Own the full software development lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders.
• Drive engineering excellence and provide mentorship to other team members.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Java with extensive experience in Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Solid knowledge of Hibernate and microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of unit testing, REST APIs, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive ownership mindset.

What we offer

• Fully remote work model allowing for flexibility.
• Opportunity to work in diverse international teams across Poland, the UK, and the US.
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical care, life insurance, dental care, and cafeteria benefits.
• Support for professional development and sports activities.