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The role requires eight to twelve years of experience designing scalable systems mentoring team members and ensuring robust software performance for global business outcomes while contributing to secure and efficient digital services that positively impact customers and society.ResponsibilitiesDesign robust advanced Java applications that address complex business requirements while ensuring scalability security and maintainability in a hybrid work settingDevelop high performance backend services using advanced Java frameworks that optimize transaction processing and system responsiveness for global usersGuide solution design discussions by translating business problems into clear technical approaches grounded in advanced Java best practices and enterprise patternsImplement clean modular code structures that simplify future enhancements integration tasks and defect resolution across distributed systemsCoordinate with product owners architects and testers to align advanced Java features with roadmap objectives quality criteria and regulatory expectationsReview code produced by other developers to ensure conformity with advanced Java standards unit test coverage targets and secure coding guidelinesOptimize application performance by profiling advanced Java services fine tuning resource usage and eliminating bottlenecks in data and network flowsDocument technical designs data flows and integration points in clear artifacts that support maintainability onboarding and operational troubleshootingCollaborate with operations teams to support smooth deployments environment readiness and runtime monitoring for advanced Java componentsResolve complex production issues by analyzing logs tracing data paths and applying structured debugging techniques that minimize business disruptionMentor junior developers by explaining advanced Java concepts sharing reusable patterns and promoting disciplined engineering practices for sustainable deliveryCoordinate with hybrid team members to plan tasks track progress and manage dependencies ensuring predictable releases within day shift schedulesAlign advanced Java solutions with company goals to deliver secure efficient digital experiences that improve customer satisfaction and contribute to broader societal trust in technologyQualificationsDemonstrate eight to twelve years of progressive software development experience focused on advanced Java enterprise solutions and real world production systemsApply strong proficiency in core Java object oriented design multithreading collections and exception handling to create stable and efficient servicesUse deep experience with advanced Java frameworks such as Spring and related components to build modular microservice oriented architectures that integrate with diverse platformsLeverage solid knowledge of relational databases and structured query design to implement reliable persistence layers and data access logic for critical business entitiesBring hands on experience with build tools version control and continuous integration practices that support repeatable and high quality delivery in hybrid environmentsShow familiarity with secure coding principles authentication patterns and data protection concepts that strengthen resilience and compliance of Java applicationsEmploy clear communication collaboration and problem solving abilities to work effectively across cross functional teams while respecting hybrid work expectations and day shift constraintsCertifications RequiredOracle Certified Professional Java Programmer or equivalent advanced Java certification preferred","company":"Cognizant","rawCompany":"cognizant","city":"Teutopolis","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T10:54:54.612Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Java Developer / Java Backend Engineer - Onsite","description":"Job SummaryLead Developer role focused on advanced Java delivery in a hybrid work model driving high quality enterprise applications and technical solutions. 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