Sr. Java Developer

Cognizant; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays + PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) Plan and Contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and deliver scalable cloud-based applications and analytics solutions for high-volume operations. You will work with engineering leads, product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to produce high-quality software.

This role supports hybrid work with 2-3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Sunnyvale, California or Bentonville, Arkansas, with flexibility and a focus on production stability, cloud platforms,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or similar technologies.
• Strong experience with Kafka or other enterprise messaging and event-streaming platforms.
• Experience designing and building large-scale, high-volume, distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and deployment technologies such as Kubernetes.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively with business and engineering stakeholders.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable Java-based applications and analytics solutions deployed on cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Develop high-quality code using industry best practices, create unit tests, and meet established code coverage standards.
• Support application deployment, testing, production releases, and ongoing operational stability.
• Design and implement monitoring, observability, and performance optimization solutions aligned with client standards.
• Document application architecture, technical designs, and service specifications while providing guidance to development teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Spring Data JPA

Azure

GCP

AWS

Kafka

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

Cloud platforms (Azure/GCP/AWS)

Kafka

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Job description

• Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

About The Role

As a Senior Java Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering scalable cloud-based applications and analytics solutions that support high-volume business operations. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with technical leads, product managers, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

In This Role, You Will

• Design, develop, and implement scalable Java-based applications and analytics solutions deployed on cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Develop high-quality code using industry best practices, create unit tests, and meet established code coverage standards.
• Support application deployment, testing, production releases, and ongoing operational stability.
• Design and implement monitoring, observability, and performance optimization solutions aligned with client standards.
• Document application architecture, technical designs, and service specifications while providing guidance to development teams.

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 2-3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Sunnyvale, California or Bentonville, Arkansas. 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

• 8+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.
• Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or similar technologies.
• Strong experience with Kafka or other enterprise messaging and event-streaming platforms.
• Experience designing and building large-scale, high-volume, distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and deployment technologies such as Kubernetes.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively with business and engineering stakeholders.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience delivering cloud-native analytics or data-driven applications.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services and cloud modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of application monitoring, observability, and production support best practices.
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments serving large customer bases.
• Strong technical documentation and mentoring skills.

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until September 25th, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $46,000 and $93,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

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

Important Disclaimers

• Please note that some roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations depending on project or client requirements.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.