Sr. Java Developer (Java/Kafka)

Senior Java Developer (Java/Kafka)

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Java/Spring Boot/Micro Services/Kafka and enterprise application development. This is an onsite role where you’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and clients to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. You’ll be part of an agile team that values clean code, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. If you’re passionate about building reliable and maintainable software, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA – Onsite (5 days/week)
Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective Analytics solutions and models that are deployed in Cloud platforms (Azure/GCP).
• Examine business requirements and provide solutions. Interact with TPM, Tech Lead and should be able to lead the conversation.
• Build the application based on business requirement by following Industry coding standards along with writing unit testcases and meet or exceed coverage % defined by the project.
• Make sure the features built are successfully tested and deployed to production.
• Implement proper monitoring solutions that are recommended by the Client.
• Understand and document the design, service specifications that are built for the application. Guidance to developers in preparing functional/technical spec

Required Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in Advanced Java, Spring, Spring boot, Spring JPA, any Cloud Platform (Azure is +).
• Strong Experience in Kafka or any Messaging Queue
• Hands on experience or Knowledge in designing Large Scale application/High Volume experience would be good

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  Salary and compensation:
  The annual salary for this position will be between $68,000 to $114,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
  

  Applications will be received until: September 21, 2025.

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.