Sr. Java Full Stack Developer - Hybrid

Cognizant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications. The role collaborates with architects, product owners, developers, QA, and business stakeholders to build modern solutions.

You will work with Java 17+, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, REST APIs, Microservices, Angular 17+/19+, TypeScript, Kafka, Docker, and CI/CD, in a hybrid work model with 3 days/week in Lake Mary, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; or Westborough, MA.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and developing microservices-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Angular 17+/19+, TypeScript, and front-end integration.
• Experience with Kafka, MQ, or other messaging platforms in event-driven environments.
• Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB.
• Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices with high availability and scalability.
• Develop data access layers using JPA/Hibernate with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Create user interfaces with Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript, ensuring front-end/backend integration.
• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and other messaging systems.
• Containerize applications with Docker and support CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and best practices.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Angular 17+/19+

TypeScript

Kafka

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Communication

Tools

JPA/Hibernate

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Java Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, high-performance enterprise applications that support critical business initiatives. You will be a valued member of the engineering team, working collaboratively with architects, product owners, developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to build modern cloud-native solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern architectural patterns.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability.
• Develop and optimize data access layers using JPA/Hibernate and relational or NoSQL databases.
• Create and enhance user interfaces using Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript while supporting seamless front-end and backend integration.
• Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka and messaging technologies to support real-time application workflows.
• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and support automated delivery through CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and deliver high-quality software.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, technical best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work model: Hybrid

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 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Lake Mary, FL, Pittsburgh PA or Westborough MA.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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

• 9+ years of strong hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and developing microservices-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Angular 17+/19+, TypeScript, and front-end integration.
• Experience working with Kafka, MQ, or other messaging platforms in event-driven environments.
• Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, testing, debugging, and application performance optimization.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with Camunda or other workflow orchestration platforms.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Exposure to distributed systems and cloud-native application development.
• Experience implementing automated unit, integration, and performance testing strategies.
• Ability to contribute to technical design decisions and mentor junior developers.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Applications will be accepted until November 13th, 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 to $135,500 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: 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