Sr Java/AWS Developer

Sr Java/AWS Developer

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Experience with Java/J2SE/J2EE with a deep understanding of the language and core API's
• Experience with building APIs - RESTful APIs, Web Services, Spring Boot, with strong understanding of Microservices architecture

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Extensive hands-on Application Development work experience throughout the entire project life cycle using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices
• Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) including entitlement and IAM policy
• Experience working with AWS Databases
• Experience with deployment in the cloud using Terraform is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes/EKS/GCP is a strong plus
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
• Strong architecture, analysis, design, coding, and code review skills with Internet applications

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 9/26/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $81K – $140K 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.