> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2465133-software-engineer-java-spring-boot-connected](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2465133-software-engineer-java-spring-boot-connected). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer Java . Spring Boot . Connected... - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Amazon Web Services, Advanced Message Queuing Protocol, Microsoft Azure, Data Integration, DevOps, Java Persistence API, Junit, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), NoSQL, OAuth, Open Source Technology, RabbitMQ, Redis, Mockito, Swagger, JSON Web Token, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Openapi, Datadog, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Istio, Spring-boot, Software Security, Event Driven Architecture, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glndrg ## About the Role We are looking for a skilled Java Engineer to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native microservices within our Connected Services platform. You will own the full software lifecycle - from architecture through deployment - building robust APIs and event-driven systems that power real-time device and data integrations. Responsibilities * Design and develop RESTful and event-driven microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3 * Build and maintain integrations with IoT devices, third-party APIs, and connected platforms * Implement messaging pipelines with Kafka or RabbitMQ for real-time data streaming * Write clean, testable code with JUnit, Mockito, and integration test suites * Collaborate with product and DevOps on CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) * Participate in architecture reviews and define best practices for the team Required Skills * Experience with Java (Java 17+ preferred) and Spring Boot ecosystem * Strong knowledge of Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and Spring Data JPA * Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging technologies * Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API security patterns * Proficient with SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) * Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Nice to Have * Experience with MQTT, AMQP, or CoAP for IoT device communication * Knowledge of OpenAPI / Swagger specification and contract-first design * Exposure to service mesh (Istio, Linkerd) and observability tooling * Contributions to open-source Java or Spring Boot projects ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [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) - [Bootiful Spring Boot 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/537-bootiful-spring-boot-3) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)