Senior Java Developer / Java Backend Engineer - Onsite

Cognizant

USonsitePosted Jul 20, 2026
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Skills

springoraclejava

About the role

Job Summary

Lead Developer role focused on advanced Java delivery in a hybrid work model driving high quality enterprise applications and technical solutions. 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.

Responsibilities

Design robust advanced Java applications that address complex business requirements while ensuring scalability security and maintainability in a hybrid work setting

Develop high performance backend services using advanced Java frameworks that optimize transaction processing and system responsiveness for global users

Guide solution design discussions by translating business problems into clear technical approaches grounded in advanced Java best practices and enterprise patterns

Implement clean modular code structures that simplify future enhancements integration tasks and defect resolution across distributed systems

Coordinate with product owners architects and testers to align advanced Java features with roadmap objectives quality criteria and regulatory expectations

Review code produced by other developers to ensure conformity with advanced Java standards unit test coverage targets and secure coding guidelines

Optimize application performance by profiling advanced Java services fine tuning resource usage and eliminating bottlenecks in data and network flows

Document technical designs data flows and integration points in clear artifacts that support maintainability onboarding and operational troubleshooting

Collaborate with operations teams to support smooth deployments environment readiness and runtime monitoring for advanced Java components

Resolve complex production issues by analyzing logs tracing data paths and applying structured debugging techniques that minimize business disruption

Mentor junior developers by explaining advanced Java concepts sharing reusable patterns and promoting disciplined engineering practices for sustainable delivery

Coordinate with hybrid team members to plan tasks track progress and manage dependencies ensuring predictable releases within day shift schedules

Align advanced Java solutions with company goals to deliver secure efficient digital experiences that improve customer satisfaction and contribute to broader societal trust in technology

Qualifications

Demonstrate eight to twelve years of progressive software development experience focused on advanced Java enterprise solutions and real world production systems

Apply strong proficiency in core Java object oriented design multithreading collections and exception handling to create stable and efficient services

Use deep experience with advanced Java frameworks such as Spring and related components to build modular microservice oriented architectures that integrate with diverse platforms

Leverage solid knowledge of relational databases and structured query design to implement reliable persistence layers and data access logic for critical business entities

Bring hands on experience with build tools version control and continuous integration practices that support repeatable and high quality delivery in hybrid environments

Show familiarity with secure coding principles authentication patterns and data protection concepts that strengthen resilience and compliance of Java applications

Employ clear communication collaboration and problem solving abilities to work effectively across cross functional teams while respecting hybrid work expectations and day shift constraints

Certifications Required

Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer or equivalent advanced Java certification preferred

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