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# Senior Java Application Support Engineer - Hybrid

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $46,000.0 - $93,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Code Optimization, Computer Programming, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Log Analysis, Shell Script, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Unix Commands
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.manhattanjobs.com/job.asp?id=3418310469&tx=FK4946FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

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, * 6+ years of experience in application support, with demonstrable experience in ITSM process.

 * Proficiency in programming language - Java
 * Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems. Should be proficient in unix commands and shell scripting
 * Strong Experience in SQL, should be proficient in writing complex queries, PL/SQL.
 * Strong ability to understand, debug, and optimize code.
 * Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to detect root causes and implement effective solutions.

## Description

* Work actively with team members to analyse and resolve application issues
 * Identify defects, discrepancies, and trends by ways of code debugging or log analysis
 * Manage incidents and effectively communicate with users, application owners and senior stakeholders across all areas
 * Improve application stability and performance by observing patterns, recurring failures and/or issues, and advise application owners on permanent fixes accordingly