Senior Software Engineer – Java Full Stack

Job Summary

Senior Software Engineer – Java Full Stack at Cognizant in Cedar, Cole County, US. Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure claims applications using Java, Spring Boot, micro‑services and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain full‑stack Java applications, focusing on claims processing systems.
• Implement RESTful APIs, micro‑service architectures and cloud‑native solutions (AWS/Azure).
• Modernize legacy codebases while ensuring seamless integration with new platforms.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, DevOps and UI/UX teams to deliver high‑performance features.
• Write clean, test‑driven code and conduct code reviews to uphold best practices.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java full‑stack development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST API design.
• Hands‑on experience with front‑end frameworks (Angular, React or Vue.js).
• Proficiency in micro‑service patterns, Docker/Kubernetes and cloud platforms.
• Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of security standards (OAuth2, JWT, OWASP).
• Familiarity with domain‑driven design and event‑driven architecture.

Compensation

Annual salary: $133,468.97

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I use in this role?

You will work with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, micro‑services, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, plus modern front‑end frameworks.

Is remote work possible?

The position is based in Cedar, Cole County, US. Hybrid or remote arrangements may be discussed during the interview process.

What experience level is required?

Cognizant seeks candidates with at least 5 years of professional Java full‑stack development experience.