Sr. Java Developer

Cognizant; Southbourne (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays + Vacation

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Sr. Java Developer to lead a team in designing, developing and delivering enterprise Java applications across client projects.

You will mentor engineers, drive quality, and work with cross-functional teams to implement microservices using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Kafka. This onsite role requires four days in office. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and building Microservices.
• Working experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience with Kafka for event streaming and messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the engineering team to deliver projects on time and to a high standard of quality.
• Design, modify, develop, write and implement software programming applications using Java and related technologies.
• Support and install software applications and operating systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing, and certification of software.
• Apply your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing complex tasks with creativity and latitude.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

Kafka

Job description

Sr. Java Developer

About the role

As a Sr. Java Developer, you will make an impact by leading a team to design, develop and deliver enterprise Java applications that power our client's projects end to end. You will be a valued member of the Java engineering team and work collaboratively with project leadership, cross-functional delivery teams, and clients.

*Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future*

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

In this role, you will

• Lead and drive the engineering team to deliver projects on time and to a high standard of quality.
• Design, modify, develop, write and implement software programming applications using Java and related technologies.
• Support and install software applications and operating systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing, and certification of software.
• Apply your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing complex tasks with creativity and latitude.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well‑being programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC.

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 must have to be considered

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and building Microservices.
• Working experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience with Kafka for event streaming and messaging.

These will help you succeed

• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Ability to plan and accomplish goals independently with sound judgment.
• Experience delivering complex projects across the full software development lifecycle.
• Flexibility to work during offshore overlapping hours.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. 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.

Applications will be accepted until October 2nd, 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 68,00,000 to $ 114,000 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

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.