Senior Java Backend Engineer

Cognizant’s Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior Java Backend Engineer with 10+ years of experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we’re doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we’re doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.Cognizant Digital Engineering If you’re like us, you’ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.Location: Plano, Texas (Onsite)You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future*Roles/ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring BootBuild and maintain microservices-based systems, ensuring reliability, resilience, and observabilityDevelop and optimize database schemas, SQL queries, and PL/SQL procedures in OracleCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, UX) to deliver end-to-end solutionsConduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce engineering best practicesTroubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvements in system performance and stabilityContribute to and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation for efficient development and deploymentRequired QualificationsMust Have10+ years of hands-on experience in backend or full-stack Java developmentExpert-level proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher)Strong experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystemDeep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systemsStrong expertise in Oracle databases, including SQL, PL/SQL, performance tuning, and schema designSolid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practicesExperience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD toolsNice to HaveExperience with Apache Kafka (event-driven architecture)Exposure to Spring WebFlux (reactive programming)Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databasesSalary And Other CompensationApplications will be accepted until June 30, 2026.The annual salary for this position is between $65,447- $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 InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: 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 lawApplicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.