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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java Backend Engineer (Remote) - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $117,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Database Design, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Sql Optimization, GitHub Copilot, Database Optimization, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CC25855E360E4A0D8635BAC623F3B20A/job/ ## About the Role * Strong hands-on development experience in Java 11/17/21, J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, with proven expertise in designing and developing scalable enterprise applications. * Proven experience designing and developing large-scale, high performance microservices architectures. * Hands-on expertise in Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures, messaging, asynchronous processing, and distributed system integration. * Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA and Advanced SQL , including database design, query optimization, performance tuning, and data modeling. * Deep expertise advanced SQL and practical experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, deploying and managing containerized applications in enterprise environments and Solid understanding of * CI/CD pipelines , with experience troubleshooting build failures, test errors, and deployment issues * Hands-on experience with Gen AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, leveraging AI-assisted development for coding, debugging, code reviews, testing, and productivity improvements. * Candidate must possess strong coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges * Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams -- 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 * Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications using Java 11/17/21, J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, adhering to coding standards and best practices. * Develop and support event-driven applications using Apache Kafka, including producer/consumer implementations, message processing, error handling, monitoring, and performance tuning. * Design and optimize database solutions using Hibernate/JPA and Advanced SQL, including data modeling, query optimization, indexing strategies, performance tuning, and troubleshooting complex database issues. * Diagnose and resolve production issues through detailed root cause analysis and implement long-term, sustainable fixes. * Build, deploy, and manage applications on Azure, AWS, and/or GCP and Develop, deploy, and support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes * Utilize Gen AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, improve code quality, support debugging, create unit tests, perform code reviews, and enhance overall engineering productivity. * Collaborate effectively with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, resolve complex production issues, and ensure successful project delivery. ## Related Videos - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [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) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)