Cognizant

Senior Java Developer

Cognizant$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in software development with a focus on Java, J2EE, and related technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with production deployments and issue resolution for enterprise applications.
  • Strong expertise in OpenText Exstream for customer communication management.
  • Proficiency in Oracle, PL/SQL, Unix Shell scripting, and both SQL Server and MongoDB.
  • Experience in CI/CD tools like Git, Jenkins, AWS, and Ansible.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate development activities.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor Java developers in application development and production support.
  • Design and enhance enterprise applications using Java and microservices.
  • Build and maintain data transformation and integration solutions.
  • Develop OpenText Exstream solutions for document management and workflows.
  • Drive initiatives for CI/CD implementation and cloud migration.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance support.
  • Access to wellbeing programs to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Full Job Description
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About the Role

As a Senior Java Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and modernizing enterprise applications using Java technologies, microservices architecture, and OpenText Exstream solutions. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with business analysts, architects, product owners, offshore teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality technology solutions.

In This Role, You Will
  • Lead and mentor a team of Java developers across application development, enhancements, testing, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
  • Build and maintain batch processing solutions, data transformation services, XML-to-JSON conversion capabilities, and integration components.
  • Develop and support OpenText Exstream solutions for document composition, customer communication management, print workflows, and archival integrations.
  • Drive CI/CD implementation, release management, cloud migration, deployment automation, version upgrades, and platform modernization initiatives while promoting engineering best practices.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Calgary, Alberta. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered
  • 8+ years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, REST APIs, and microservices.
  • Hands-on experience developing and supporting enterprise applications, including production deployments, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and issue resolution.
  • Strong experience with OpenText Exstream or HP Exstream customer communication management platforms.
  • Proficiency in Oracle, PL/SQL, Unix Shell scripting, and relational database technologies including SQL Server and MongoDB.
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools including Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, TeamCity, Maven, Gradle, OpenShift, AWS, and Ansible.
  • Experience leading development activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, supporting release management, and collaborating with business and vendor stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and prompting techniques, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude, as part of the software development lifecycle.

These Will Help You Stand Out
  • Experience working within trading or capital markets environments.
  • Experience leading Java modernization, cloud migration, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Strong background in API development, batch processing, and enterprise integration solutions.
  • Experience supporting large-scale customer communication management platforms and document processing systems.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative software delivery practices.

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.

Additional employment information
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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