Cognizant

Senior Java Full Stack Engineer (AWS, Microservices) - On Site

Cognizant$60K — $117K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of J2EE/JEE architecture (front-end and back-end)
  • Experience with application integration through Messaging and Web Services (RESTful and SOAP)
  • Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Vue.js
  • Experience with Spring Framework (Core, Boot, Security, Data, MVC)
  • Knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, and Lambda

Responsibilities

  • Design software applications adhering to architecture guidelines
  • Evaluate technical requirements and make software build recommendations
  • Document application solutions and technical specifications
  • Write reliable and efficient code, maintaining source code in a repository
  • Test and debug enterprise applications
  • Collaborate with teams across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Participate in code reviews and agile project ceremonies

Benefits

  • Flexibility and support for a healthy work-life balance through wellbeing programs
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment
  • Continuous improvement focus and participation in various SDLC phases
  • Exposure to diverse projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
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Senior Java Full Stack Engineer (AWS, Microservices) - On Site

Important Disclaimers:

Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

In this role, you will:
  • Design software applications based on architecture reference guidelines.
  • Evaluate technical requirements and provide recommendations on how to best build software.
  • Document application solutions and write software design specifications.
  • Write reliable and efficient code and maintain source code files in enterprise repository.
  • Test and debug enterprise applications.
  • Participate in software development lifecycle phases including solution design, configuration, development, testing and support.
  • Contribute throughout the entire SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) with focus on continuous improvement and work in a team environment.
  • Participate in team review for functional specification, technical design and code review.
  • Participate in agile project ceremonies.
  • Assist in troubleshooting problems in the production environment, when required.
  • Follow guidelines and procedures to ensure source controls is properly used, software documentation is maintained and kept up-to-date as it relates to solution and application architectural design diagrams, technical and conceptual models and workflows.
  • Interact with Quality Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and other Developers to ensure that questions and discrepancies about specifications are resolved during the solution development process.
  • Collaborate with local and regional I.S. teams to deliver enterprise solutions that are scalable, adaptable and in synchronization with evolving business needs.
  • Research tools, frameworks and technologies that could enhance user experience in alignment with IS strategy


Work model: On Site
Location: Scarborough - ON CAN

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office in Scarborough - ON CAN.

What you need to have to be considered:
  • Solid understanding of J2EE/JEE architecture (back-end and front-end)
  • Application integration through Messaging and Web Services (RESTful and Soap)
  • Additional technical requirements include:
  • Modern Javascript frameworks such as React, Vue.js
    JMS, JPA, Hibernate, JDBC, JUnit, Maven, XML/XSD,
    Microservices and API management, Swagger
    Websphere Liberty Platform (WLP), WebSphere Application Server (WAS),
    SQL
  • Spring Framework, including Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data, MVC
  • The following are considered valuable assets:
  • AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, Cognito, API Management, CloudWatch)
  • Ruby on Jets
  • NodeJS
  • IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
  • Azure DevOps
  • IBM API Connect (APIC)
  • Experience with Agile
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, good judgment and effective decision-making
  • Strong process improvement orientation, and experience in leading discussions to drive positive results amongst inter disciplinary groups

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.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 6/24/2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $60K - $117K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

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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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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