About the roleAs a
Senior Software Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering resilient, high-performance microservices that power critical healthcare payer platforms. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable solutions that enhance member outcomes and operational efficiency.
In this role, you will:- Design and develop robust microservices using Core Java and Spring Boot to support high-volume, transaction-heavy payer systems
- Build and optimize Kafka-based event-driven architectures for real-time processing of claims, eligibility, and policy data
- Develop efficient SQL queries and database models to manage complex healthcare data with accuracy and performance
- Implement secure, reusable APIs and services for seamless integration across enterprise systems
- Troubleshoot and optimize system performance through JVM tuning, Kafka configuration, and database optimization
Work modelWe 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 in Hardfort CT. 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- 10+ years of hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, and microservices development for large-scale systems
- Strong expertise in Kafka, including event design, consumer groups, and fault-tolerant message processing
- Advanced SQL skills with experience in designing schemas and optimizing complex queries
- Proven ability to build secure, scalable APIs and microservices in distributed environments
- Understanding of healthcare payer operations (claims, eligibility, benefits, provider data)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing practices
These will help you stand out- Experience tuning JVM performance and optimizing Kafka-based event streaming systems
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and modern microservices design patterns
- Strong knowledge of observability practices (logs, metrics, tracing) for production systems
- Experience collaborating in agile, cross-functional teams within hybrid environments
- Ability to contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and long-term platform improvements
This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work without sponsorship now or in the future, including OPT, CPT, or any other work authorization requiring employer sponsorship.
BenefitsCognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We're excited to meet people who share our passion for building scalable, impactful technology solutions. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed-your transferable skills and unique experiences may make you the perfect fit for this role.
Additional employment informationCompensation 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.
