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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Backend Developer - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $102,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Business Logic, Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Configuration Management, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Stores, Java Architectures, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Pair Programming, Query Optimization, Regression Testing, Secure Coding, Service Design, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, Spring-boot, Backend, Git Flow, Integration Tests, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CBAB02E69FBC4E18ADAF17CD05246A05/job/ ## About the Role * Demonstrate professional experience of eight to twelve years in software development with significant time spent on enterprise grade projects involving Java based applications. * Show deep hands on expertise with Springboot Microservices including service design dependency management configuration management and integration with other enterprise components. * Apply advanced skills in core Java and related frameworks to build robust object oriented components that are testable maintainable and aligned with modern coding standards. * Display proven experience in commerce full stack engineering where backend services frontend layers and data stores are integrated to support end to end transaction flows. * Use practical knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases query optimization and transaction handling to maintain data consistency and high performance in commerce scenarios. * Employ strong understanding of testing strategies including unit tests integration tests and automated regression tests to achieve high quality deliverables and stable releases. * Leverage familiarity with modern version control workflows branching strategies and code review processes to support collaborative development in a hybrid work setting. * Communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders using clear language and structured updates that support informed decision making and inclusive teamwork. ## Description Serve as a lead developer for hybrid work model projects delivering robust commerce applications using Java Springboot Microservices and full stack engineering practices guiding end to end solution design development and deployment for scalable secure and maintainable digital products that enhance customer experiences and support core enterprise objectives in a collaborative environment., * Lead end to end design and development of modular commerce applications using Java and Springboot Microservices to deliver scalable and resilient digital solutions that align with enterprise standards and customer needs. * Drive microservice architecture decisions to ensure services are loosely coupled independently deployable and optimized for reliability maintainability and performance across hybrid environments. * Implement clean well structured and reusable server side code with strong focus on domain models business logic and integration patterns that support complex commerce workflows. * Coordinate full stack development activities across backend services and frontend interfaces to ensure seamless user journeys consistent data flows and intuitive interaction patterns. * Optimize application performance by profiling critical paths tuning database interactions and refining service communication strategies to reduce latency and improve throughput. * Configure and extend RESTful APIs and related integration components so that internal and external systems can exchange data securely and efficiently for commerce transactions. * Apply secure coding practices input validation access control and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information and comply with regulatory and organizational security requirements. * Guide continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines by defining build test and deployment steps that enable frequent reliable releases within the hybrid day shift operating model. * Collaborate closely with product owners architects testers and other developers to clarify requirements refine user stories and translate business goals into technical solutions that deliver measurable value. * Mentor less experienced engineers through code reviews design discussions and pair programming sessions to uplift overall team capabilities and promote consistent engineering practices. * Coordinate defect analysis and resolution activities during development and after release ensuring root cause identification corrective actions and proactive prevention of recurring issues. * Document technical designs service contracts and operational runbooks in a clear and accessible manner so that teams can efficiently support enhance and troubleshoot the commerce platform. * Engage in hybrid collaboration ceremonies such as daily standups planning refinement and retrospectives to maintain transparency manage dependencies and uphold delivery commitments without travel requirements. ## 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