Cognizant

Senior Java Developer

Cognizant$69K — $110K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in backend development
  • Expertise in Java (8+) and multithreading
  • Strong proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Security
  • Experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture
  • Familiarity with event streaming platforms, preferably Kafka
  • Demonstrated ability to design and deliver enterprise-grade applications

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and resilient applications
  • Lead technical design discussions and implement best coding practices
  • Take ownership of end-to-end feature delivery from design to support
  • Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA and DevOps
  • Proactively address security and code quality issues

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with 3-4 days in the office
  • Supportive wellbeing programs for work-life balance
  • Performance-based discretionary annual bonuses
  • Health benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and mentorship
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with deep hands-on expertise in Java, multithreading, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development, along with strong exposure to event-driven architectures, cloud platforms, and enterprise-grade application design. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of building scalable, secure, and high-performance web and backend systems in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications
  • Lead technical design discussions and drive adoption of best coding and architectural practices
  • Take full ownership of end-to-end feature delivery (from design through deployment and production support)
  • Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and implement scalability and optimization improvements
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce standards, and mentor junior engineers
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders
  • Proactively address security and code quality issues (SonarQube, Veracode, etc.)

What we expect
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, with strong expertise in Spring Boot

Proficiency in:
  • Java (8+) and Multithreading
  • Spring Boot, Spring Security
  • REST APIs and Microservices architecture
  • Event streaming platforms (Kafka preferred)
  • Strong experience designing and delivering public-facing and enterprise-grade applications

Salary and Other Compensation:

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $ 69,750- $ 110,500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Working arrangements

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 3-4 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.

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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