Senior Java Engineer - Onsite

Senior Java Engineer - Onsite

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Senior Java Engineer - Onsite to join the team of IT professionals in a role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are in search of an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the opportunity for you!

Location - California, Sunnyvale

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver medium to large-scale engineering projects by translating requirements into scalable solutions, writing code, testing, and ensuring timely delivery.

• Manage small teams, including offshore members, by providing technical guidance, reviewing designs and code, and driving quality outcomes.

• Troubleshoot production issues through root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical queries and support business needs.

• Drive project discovery and design phases with cross-functional teams to define architecture and secure approvals.

• Apply technical expertise to improve development practices and mentor team members.

• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to implement business solutions and adapt to changing priorities.

• Promote compliance with company policies and foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in core Java and J2EE technologies

• Extensive experience with Java Spring and Spring Boot frameworks

• Skilled in designing and developing large-scale microservices for high-performance, scalable platforms

• Deep understanding of NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB and MongoDB

• Strong expertise in messaging systems, particularly Kafka

• Practical experience with cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Solid grasp of architectural design principles for building resilient and scalable systems

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for the position is between $60,000– $93,500 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

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.

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 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

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.