Backend Engineer – Java

Backend Engineer – Java

Backend Engineer – Java

Location: Malaysia

Experience: 5-15 Years

We are expanding our engineering team to support a long-term project for a global leader in consumer technology. The work focuses on developing digital and connected-device solutions used across smart home and appliance ecosystems. You will collaborate in an international environment and contribute to platforms that integrate mobile, IoT and cloud technologies. This project involves modern, scalable systems shaping the next generation of smart consumer products.

Job Description:

· Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot and microservice architecture.

· Ability to design scalable backend solutions, implement complex APIs and optimize performance across distributed systems.

· Experience deploying systems on AWS using services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS or S3 and configuring infrastructure for high availability.

· Proficiency working with CI/CD pipelines, observability ecosystems and container orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes.

· Experience with Kafka, Terraform or advanced system tuning is beneficial.

Responsibilities include:

· Leading the development of complex backend modules, establishing engineering standards and mentoring Regular engineers.

· Working closely with architects and cross-functional teams to influence technical direction and improve the resilience, scalability and performance of backend systems.

About Cognizant:

Cognizant engineers' modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life.

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.