[Remote] Java Full Stack Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is a digital services company that develops technology solutions for critical business operations. The Software Engineer – Java Full Stack Developer will design, develop, deploy, and support scalable cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, React.js, AWS, APIs, and event-driven technologies while contributing to Agile engineering and production support activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React.js, and cloud-native technologies
• Design, build, and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions using Kafka, SNS/SQS, and modern integration patterns
• Deploy and support applications on AWS while ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational excellence
• Own production support activities, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, defect remediation, and system stability improvements
• Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams to deliver high-quality solutions through CI/CD practices, code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

• · 8 to 12 years of experience in software development using Java/J2EE technologies
• · Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development, and system integrations
• · Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka and AWS messaging services such as SNS and SQS
• · Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development
• · Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases, along with experience working with cloud database technologies such as AWS RDS Oracle, RDS PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• · Experience with CI/CD tools and processes, including Jenkins, Bamboo, GitHub Actions, and source control management
• · Production support experience, including troubleshooting, monitoring, incident management, and root cause analysis
• · Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Splunk, and AWS CloudWatch
• · Experience working within Agile Scrum environments and participating in sprint planning, standups, and delivery ceremonies
• · Strong communication skills and ability to support global teams during EST business hours
• This position is remote open to qualified applicants in Plano, TX
• *Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
• · Experience with React.js, JavaScript, and full-stack application development
• · Knowledge of Azure and Google Cloud Platform services and data technologies
• · Experience implementing API-led integrations and enterprise messaging solutions
• · Understanding of data quality, validation, error handling, and data migration processes
• · Experience with Guidewire integrations and Guidewire API implementations
• · Exposure to large-scale insurance or financial services technology environments
• · Proven ability to optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in production environments

Benefits

• Remote position open to qualified applicants in Plano, TX
• Wellbeing programs supporting work-life balance
• Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans
• 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

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