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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Jr. Java Developer - **Company:** Cognizant - **Location:** Burgess Hill, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Business Software, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Gradle, Apache Maven, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Multithreading, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Integration Tests, Restful APIs, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6fa0ece99331a11a ## About the Role Do you have experience in SQL?, 1. Job Title : Jr Developer 2. Job Summary : This hybrid role is for a junior developer with experience in Java Springboot Java and Core Java focusing on building secure scalable and maintainable enterprise applications for a global organization while collaborating with cross functional teams during regular day shift work with no travel requirement and contributing to business value delivery. 3. Experience : 4 - 8 years 4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: Java Springboot Java Core Java Domain Skills: 5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills: 6. Technology : Custom Service 7. Shift : Day 8. Responsibilities : -Develop robust server side components using Java Springboot and Core Java to support scalable business applications that handle high volume transactions reliably and efficiently. -Implement clean reusable and well structured code that aligns with internal coding guidelines while continuously improving readability maintainability and testability of the codebase. -Design and integrate RESTful services using Java Springboot to enable seamless communication between microservices and client applications in a hybrid work environment. * Collaborate with product owners business analysts and testers to refine user stories clarify requirements and translate functional needs into precise technical implementations. -Perform detailed debugging and root cause analysis for defects in development and test environments then apply targeted fixes that prevent recurrence and improve overall application stability. -Create and maintain unit tests and integration tests for Java components to ensure high code coverage and early detection of defects before deployment to production environments. -Participate in code reviews by providing constructive feedback to peers and applying review comments received to enhance code quality and shared engineering standards. * Optimize application performance by analyzing logs reviewing database interactions and tuning Java Springboot configurations to reduce response times and resource usage. -Contribute to secure development practices by applying authentication authorization and input validation patterns within Java Springboot services to protect sensitive enterprise data. -Support deployment activities by preparing build artifacts collaborating with DevOps teams and validating successful releases in lower environments before promotion. -Document technical designs API contracts and configuration details in a clear concise and accessible manner to support future maintenance and onboarding of new team members. * Engage in agile ceremonies including daily standups sprint planning and retrospectives to report progress identify risks and align work with sprint goals and delivery timelines. -Assist in incident analysis for applications owned by the team during day shift hours by reviewing logs reproducing issues and proposing reliable remediation steps. -Qualifications -Showcase proven hands on experience of at least four years working with Java Springboot and Core Java in enterprise application development projects delivering production ready solutions. -Demonstrate strong understanding of object oriented programming concepts collections exception handling and multithreading in Core Java with practical application in real projects. * Apply knowledge of relational databases and SQL when interacting with persistence layers from Java Springboot services including query optimization and transaction handling. -Utilize familiarity with build and dependency management tools such as Maven or Gradle to configure project structures manage libraries and streamline build pipelines. -Exhibit practical exposure to agile software development practices including iterative delivery continuous improvement and close collaboration with cross functional team members. -Display effective communication and documentation skills that enable clear explanation of technical decisions constructive participation in discussions and smooth collaboration in a hybrid work setting. * Adapt quickly to evolving business requirements tools and frameworks by engaging in continuous learning and applying new Java ecosystem features that strengthen solution quality. 9. Job Location : Primary Location : GBWXBURC01(BPGBR Burgess Hill - WX GBR CLT/RMT) Alternate Location : NA NA Alternate Location 1 : NA NA 10. Job Type : Jr Developer [70OA59] 11. Demand Requires Travel? : No 12. 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