Senior Software Engineer – Java Full Stack

Senior Software Engineer – Java Full Stack at Cognizant in Ny State Campus, Albany County, US. Lead the modernization of claims applications, building scalable, secure Java solutions with Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack Java applications for claims processing.
• Implement micro‑service architectures using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
• Modernize legacy systems and integrate them with cloud‑native platforms.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, QA and DevOps to deliver high‑quality releases.
• Write automated unit, integration and performance tests to ensure reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers and champion best‑practice standards.
• Monitor application performance in production and proactively resolve issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and REST API design.
• Hands‑on experience with micro‑services, Docker/Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks (Angular/React).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven/Gradle and automated testing.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with claims or insurance domain applications.
• Knowledge of security standards (OAuth2, JWT, OWASP).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $139,995.98. Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I work with in this role?

You will primarily use Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, micro‑services, Docker/Kubernetes and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP, plus front‑end frameworks like Angular or React.

Is remote work possible for this position?

Cognizant offers flexible work arrangements; you can discuss hybrid or remote options during the interview process.

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer role?

The position offers a fixed annual salary of $139,995.98, plus a comprehensive benefits package.