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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java Backend Engineer - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $65,447.0 - $117,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Code Review, Database Schema, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Spring Framework, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Reactive Programming, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3oe8z ## About the Role Must Have + 10+ years of hands-on experience in backend or full-stack Java development + Expert-level proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher) + Strong experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem + Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems + Strong expertise in Oracle databases, including SQL, PL/SQL, performance tuning, and schema design + Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices + Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools Nice to Have + Experience with Apache Kafka (event-driven architecture) + Exposure to Spring WebFlux (reactive programming) + Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases ## Description Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified **Senior Java Backend Engineer with 10+ years of experience** developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers. Cognizant Digital Engineering If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation. *You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future* Roles/Responsibilities: + Architect, design, and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot + Build and maintain microservices-based systems, ensuring reliability, resilience, and observability + Develop and optimize database schemas, SQL queries, and PL/SQL procedures in Oracle + Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, UX) to deliver end-to-end solutions + Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce engineering best practices + Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvements in system performance and stability + Contribute to and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation for efficient development and deployment ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes Native Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/383-kubernetes-native-java) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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)