Sr. Developer (Java / Spring Boot / Cloud) - 70206172

Cognizant; Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan with contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Sr. Developer to design and deliver scalable cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and GraphQL. You will work with architects, product owners, DevOps, and stakeholders to build secure, high-performing enterprise solutions while leveraging LLMs and Copilot to boost productivity.

The role emphasizes CI/CD, observability, and deployment automation, with a hybrid work model requiring presence in Hopkins, MN or Irving, TX several days per week.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of enterprise application development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying microservices-based applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Istio, API Gateway, and GraphQL.
• Practical experience with Microsoft GitHub Copilot, prompt engineering, or Large Language Model (LLM)-based development concepts.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases and PL/SQL development.
• Experience with JavaScript development and frontend-to-backend integrations.
• Understanding of software architecture, secure coding practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable microservices and cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, and GraphQL.
• Build secure, high-performance APIs and integration services that support enterprise business capabilities and digital transformation initiatives.
• Leverage LLM concepts, prompt engineering techniques, and Microsoft GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency and solution quality.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, observability frameworks, and deployment automation to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while promoting cloud-native and AI-assisted development best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Kubernetes

GraphQL

Prompt engineering

LLM concepts

NoSQL databases

PL/SQL development

JavaScript development

Tools

Jenkins

Istio

API Gateway

CKAD

Job description

About the Role

As a Sr. Developer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, GraphQL, and emerging AI-assisted development capabilities. You will be a valued member of the Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, DevOps engineers, business stakeholders, and fellow developers to build reliable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions while driving innovation through LLMs and Microsoft GitHub Copilot.

In This Role, You Will

• Design and develop scalable microservices and cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, and GraphQL.

• Build secure, high-performance APIs and integration services that support enterprise business capabilities and digital transformation initiatives.

• Leverage LLM concepts, prompt engineering techniques, and Microsoft GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency and solution quality.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, observability frameworks, and deployment automation to ensure reliable software delivery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while promoting cloud-native and AI-assisted development best practices.

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 or more days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Hopkins, MN or Irving, TX. This position is not eligible for remote work.

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

• 6-10 years of experience in enterprise application development.

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.

• Hands-on experience designing and deploying microservices-based applications.

• Experience with Kubernetes, Istio, API Gateway, and GraphQL.

• Practical experience with Microsoft GitHub Copilot, prompt engineering, or Large Language Model (LLM)-based development concepts.

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

• Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases and PL/SQL development.

• Experience with JavaScript development and frontend-to-backend integrations.

• Understanding of software architecture, secure coding practices, and performance optimization techniques.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) domains.

• Knowledge of cloud-native observability, monitoring, and service mesh technologies.

• Experience implementing AI-powered developer productivity solutions.

• Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD) certification.

• Certified Java Developer or related cloud-native development certifications.

• Experience mentoring team members and driving engineering best practices.

Certifications Required

Preferred certifications include Kubernetes Certified Application Developer and Certified Java Developer, or equivalent cloud-native and enterprise development credentials.

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.

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

Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $102,500 depending on experience and qualifications.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to plan terms.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan with contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• 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.