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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Java/React FSE - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $141,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Relational Databases, DevOps, Graph Database, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Networking Basics, OAuth, OpenID, Open Web Application Security, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Reliability Engineering, Openid Connect, Software Tools, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Management of Software Versions, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Software Security, Software Application Programming, Indexer, Cloudformation, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, AWS Aurora, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Oracle HCM, Restful APIs, Terraform, Api Management, Docker - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/242A90D58B0E41A1B7C72203E790F47B/job/ ## About the Role · Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. · 8+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise-scale software applications. · Proven experience providing technical leadership, owning solution design, and guiding engineering teams. · Strong expertise in React, including TypeScript, component architecture, state management, responsive design, and performance optimization. · Deep experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot frameworks. · Hands-on experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs, including schema design, performance optimization, and governance practices. · Strong understanding of REST API design standards, versioning, backward compatibility, and API lifecycle management. · Experience implementing authentication and authorization solutions using OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWTs, scopes, and claims-based security. · Hands-on experience building and operating cloud-native solutions within AWS environments. · Strong knowledge of AWS services, IAM, networking fundamentals, monitoring, logging, and operational tooling. · Experience working with relational databases, including PostgreSQL/AWS Aurora PostgreSQL, covering query optimization, indexing, data modelling, and migration strategies. · Experience working with graph databases such as AWS Neptune, including graph modelling and query optimization. · Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as AWS Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK). · Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, code quality controls, and modern release practices. · Demonstrated proficiency using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot and/or Claude Code to enhance software development productivity while maintaining quality, security, and compliance standards. Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future These will help you stand out: · Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK). · Containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Amazon ECS, or Amazon EKS. · Application security practices, including threat modelling, secrets management, dependency management, and OWASP security principles. · API governance, platform engineering standards, service templates, reliability engineering, and SLO/SLI frameworks. · Oracle HCM integrations and enterprise HR technology ecosystems. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. ## Description · Lead the end-to-end delivery of full stack applications using React, Java Spring Boot, GraphQL/REST APIs, AWS services, and event-driven technologies. · Define and review application architecture, API contracts, service boundaries, data models, and integration patterns. · Develop secure, high-quality, maintainable code while promoting engineering excellence through code reviews and technical mentorship. · Design and support highly available, scalable, and performant systems with strong operational and reliability standards. · Implement secure authentication and authorization solutions using OAuth2, OIDC, JWTs, and service-to-service security patterns. · Establish observability practices including logging, monitoring, tracing, alerting, and operational runbooks. · Collaborate closely with Product, UX, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and delivery plans. · Evaluate internal and third-party technology solutions and provide recommendations based on scalability, security, maintainability, and business fit. · Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, testing, deployment practices, and operational excellence. · Promote adoption of modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools and cloud-native technologies. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)