Sr. Java Developer (java/spring Boot/micro Services/kafka)

Sr. Java Developer

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

About the role:

Work model: Onsite

Location: Sunnyvale, California

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement effective analytics solutions and models that are deployed in cloud platforms (Azure/GCP).
• Examine business requirements and provide solutions. Interact with TPM, Tech Lead and should be able to lead the conversation.
• Build the application based on business requirement by following industry coding standards along with writing unit test cases and meet or exceed coverage % defined by the project.
• Make sure the features built are successfully tested and deployed to production.
• Implement proper monitoring solutions that are recommended by the client.
• Understand and document the design and service specifications that are built for the application. Guidance to developers in preparing functional/technical specs.

Required Qualifications:

• 6 - 8+ years of experience in Advanced Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, any cloud platform (Azure is a plus).
• Strong experience in Kafka or any messaging queue.
• Hands on experience or knowledge in designing large scale application/high volume experience would be good.

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.

Salary and compensation: The annual salary for this position will be between $68,000 to $114,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Applications will be received until: Sep 18th, 2025.

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.

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. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.