Sr. Microservices Developer - 00069010581

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring a Senior Developer in Charlotte, NC to deliver secure, scalable asset and wealth management applications using Java Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring AI, Python, NodeJS, and a broad Spring ecosystem. You will build modern web interfaces with AngularJS and implement cloud-native patterns with Docker and Kafka in a hybrid work model to create resilient solutions for clients.

Responsibilities include designing robust microservices, integrating with upstream/downstream systems,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on Java development with Spring.
• Proven experience building cloud-ready microservices.
• Strong knowledge of Docker and Kafka.
• Experience with AngularJS front-ends.
• Familiarity with Spring Integration and Spring AI.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust microservices using Java and the Spring framework to support asset and wealth management processes.
• Implement Spring Boot services integrating with upstream and downstream systems for transaction processing and data consolidation.
• Configure and manage Docker-based containerized environments for development, testing, and production.
• Develop responsive front-end components using AngularJS for dashboards, trade workflows, and reporting solutions.
• Build and optimize Kafka-driven event-based integrations for real-time data streaming and analytics.
• Apply Spring Integration patterns to orchestrate complex workflows for trade processing and reporting.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and QA in a hybrid environment.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to maintain quality.

Skills

Java

Spring Core

Spring MVC

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Docker

Kafka

AngularJS

Security best practices

Tools

Docker

Kafka

Job description

Job Summary

Serve as a Senior Developer delivering secure, scalable asset and wealth management applications using Java Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring AI, Python, NodeJS, RAG, and the broader Spring ecosystem. Build modern web interfaces using AngularJS and implement cloud-native patterns with Docker and Kafka in a hybrid work model to create resilient solutions that enhance client outcomes.

Responsibilities

Java Microservices Spring Boot Spring AI Python NodeJS RAG

• Design and develop robust microservices using Java and the Spring framework to support complex asset and wealth management processes with high performance and reliability.
• Implement Spring Boot services integrating with upstream and downstream systems for seamless transaction processing and portfolio data consolidation.
• Configure and manage Docker-based containerized environments across development, testing, and production with focus on scalability and deployment efficiency.
• Develop responsive front-end components using AngularJS to deliver dashboards, trade workflows, and reporting solutions.
• Build and optimize Kafka-driven event-based integrations for real-time data streaming, pricing updates, and analytics with strong fault tolerance.
• Apply Spring Integration patterns to orchestrate complex workflows for trade processing, order management, and reporting.
• Leverage Spring MVC and Core to create modular, maintainable, and testable code aligned with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams in a hybrid environment to refine requirements and validate scenarios.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to maintain high quality and performance standards.
• Optimize application performance through profiling, tuning, caching, and efficient data access strategies.
• Ensure alignment with security standards including authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
• Document technical designs, configurations, and operational runbooks for ongoing support.
• Support production releases and troubleshoot issues in containerized environments with sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands‑on experience in Java development with strong expertise in Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Proven experience building cloud-ready microservices using Spring Cloud patterns such as configuration, service discovery, and resiliency.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Docker, including containerization, optimization, and collaboration with platform teams.
• Solid expertise with Kafka including topic design, consumer groups, serialization, and monitoring.
• Experience developing AngularJS single‑page applications with modular architecture and secure API integrations.
• Deep domain knowledge in asset and wealth management including portfolios, instruments, trade lifecycle, settlements, and reporting.
• Experience with integration patterns using Spring Integration or similar tools across financial systems.
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills ensuring data consistency and traceability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a hybrid work environment.
• Awareness of financial technology trends, cloud-native development, and secure coding practices.

About the Role

• Work Model: Hybrid to Charlotte, NC

Work Authorization

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future.

Salary and Other Compensation

• Annual salary range: $83,250 – $112,500 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Eligible for discretionary annual incentive program based on performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

• Compensation and benefits are accurate as of the posting date and may be modified in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.