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# Senior Java Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $81,337.0 - $141,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Applications Architecture, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Database Applications, Distributed Systems, Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming, Software Coding, Microservices
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/191052E1B4884EC3BD8D8C6C8133787B/job/

## About the Role

9+ years of experience developing applications using Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.

Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or AWS. Azure experience is preferred.

Strong experience with Kafka or other messaging and event-streaming technologies.

Experience designing and developing large-scale, high-volume, distributed applications.

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization technologies, and Kubernetes in Agile delivery environments.

These will help you stand out

Experience building cloud-native analytics platforms and data-driven applications.

Knowledge of microservices architecture and modern application design patterns.

Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and production support solutions.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical decisions.

Experience mentoring developers and contributing to technical architecture and design documentation.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

## Description

As a Senior Java Cloud Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and deploying scalable analytics and enterprise applications on modern cloud platforms. You will be a valued member of the engineering team, collaborating closely with product managers, technical leads, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality cloud-native solutions that drive business outcomes.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

In this role, you will:

Design and implement scalable analytics and enterprise application solutions using Java technologies and cloud platforms.

Partner with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical recommendations, and lead solution discussions.

Develop high-quality, maintainable code following industry best practices, coding standards, and automated testing requirements.

Build, test, and deploy cloud-native applications while ensuring reliability, performance, and production readiness.

Define application architecture, monitoring, and technical documentation while mentoring and supporting development teams.

Work model

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 attendance at a client or Cognizant office in Sunnyvale, California. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.