Java Developer

Sr. Java DeveloperClient: CognizantRate: $60/hrLocation: Woonsocket, RI / Richardson, TX / Princeton, NJ (Onsite)Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Sr. Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting enterprise application development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, and modern CI/CD practices, with a focus on building scalable, high-quality applications.Required Skills8+ years of professional software development experienceStrong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, Node.js, and Spring BootExperience developing RESTful APIs and web applicationsProficiency with Spring Core and Spring MVCExperience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and MockitoFamiliarity with CI/CD tools including Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, or GitHub ActionsExperience working with relational or NoSQL databases (MongoDB/RDBMS)Excellent communication and collaboration skillsKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain high-performance, scalable applicationsParticipate in code reviews and ensure adherence to quality standardsBuild and deploy application components through CI/CD pipelinesSupport end-to-end application delivery and production deploymentsMonitor application performance and troubleshoot production issuesPerform root cause analysis and resolve complex technical challengesAdvocate and implement security best practices across the development lifecycleTop Required SkillsJavaNode.jsSpring Boot