Senior Java Full Stack Engineer (Hybrid)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Phoenix, AZ, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$55,000.0 - $120,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Couchbase Servers Relational Databases Distributed Systems PostgreSQL NoSQL Oracle (Applications) Software Engineering Cloud Platform System Spring-boot Vert.x
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Backend Event Driven Architecture Apache Kafka Reactive Programming Api Design Restful APIs Webhooks Microservices

Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Full Stack Engineer with 8+ years of expertise to oversee and deliver complex projects in a Hybrid work model., Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future, * Experience in backend reactive programming languages: Java 8+ to 21

  • Proven track record developing lightweight reactive microservices: Vert.x, Quarkus, Micronaut or Spring Boot.
  • Deep understanding of event driven architecture and messaging: Kafka, webhooks, asynchronous API design.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or equivalent relational databases.
  • Have experience working as an individual contributor as part of a cross functional agile team. Experience in FinTech is a massive plus.
  • Have proven experience in supporting mission critical platforms with high levels of availability and service continuity.
  • Have solid experience in cloud-based architecture and distributed systems.
  • Have exceptional written and communication skills and can express dissenting opinions constructively.
  • Self-directed and able to work in an ambiguous environment through the innovation process.
  • Care about learning and being open minded about switching approaches and experimenting.
  • Value collaboration and put the Team interests always above self., * Java 8+ with good hands on
  • Application design and software development.
  • Vertex
  • Spring/Springboot
  • Restful APIs
  • Micro services
  • Couchbase and any no SQL
  • Kafka
  • Hands on with application design and software development.
  • Agile methodology
  • Should have good communication skills
  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

The annual salary for this position is between $55K - $120K 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 Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : 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 law.

About the company

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Phoenix, AZ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

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