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You will be a valued member of an engineering team building modern, cloud‑based microservices and will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and cross‑functional stakeholders.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.In This Role, You WillDesign, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecturesBuild and operate event‑driven systems using Apache Kafka for real‑time data streamingDevelop and integrate Kafka producers, consumers, and stream‑processing applicationsTranslate business requirements into technical designs and deliver high‑quality, production‑ready solutionsProvide technical leadership through code reviews, design guidance, and best practicesTroubleshoot and resolve production issues through root‑cause analysis and long‑term fixesCollaborate with cross‑functional teams to support business objectives and architectural decisionsWork modelWe strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States.Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs.The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client needs. We will always be clear about role expectations.What You Need To Have To Be Considered8+ years of IT, Strong proficiency in Core Java, J2EE, Spring, and Spring BootProven experience building large‑scale, high‑performance microservicesHands‑on experience with Apache Kafka and distributed messaging systemsExperience with NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB or MongoDBCloud experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and production support practicesExperience designing resilient, scalable backend systemsThese will help you stand outExperience with analytics platforms such as Adobe AnalyticsPrior experience leading or mentoring engineers in distributed teamsStrong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisionsPlease note: This role will require an in-person meet and greet at our Cognizant offices or client location.Applications will be accepted until April 3rd, 2026.Salary And Other CompensationThe annual salary for this position is between $99,500 to $117,000 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 PlanDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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