Senior Backend Engineer

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the team of IT professionals in a role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are in search of an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver medium to large-scale engineering projects by translating requirements into scalable solutions, writing code, testing, and ensuring timely delivery.

• Manage small teams, including offshore members, by providing technical guidance, reviewing designs and code, and driving quality outcomes.

• Troubleshoot production issues through root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical queries and support business needs.

• Drive project discovery and design phases with cross-functional teams to define architecture and secure approvals.

• Apply technical expertise to improve development practices and mentor team members.

• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to implement business solutions and adapt to changing priorities.

• Promote compliance with company policies and foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in core Java and J2EE technologies

• Extensive experience with Java Spring and Spring Boot frameworks

• Skilled in designing and developing large-scale microservices for high-performance, scalable platforms

• Deep understanding of NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB and MongoDB

• Strong expertise in messaging systems, particularly Kafka

• Practical experience with cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Solid grasp of architectural design principles for building resilient and scalable systems

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for the position is between $60,000– $93,500 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.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.