What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Java AWS Developer position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a Senior Java AWS Developer, you will make an impact by building and supporting scalable, cloud-native applications that enable business growth and operational excellence. You will be a valued member of the engineering team, collaborating with business stakeholders, architects, and global delivery teams to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions using modern technologies and Agile delivery practices.
In This Role, You Will
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Portsmouth ,NH. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.
What you need to have to be considered
The annual salary for this position is between $64,025 to $94,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
As a Senior Java AWS Developer, you will make an impact by building and supporting scalable, cloud-native applications that enable business growth and operational excellence. You will be a valued member of the engineering team, collaborating with business stakeholders, architects, and global delivery teams to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions using modern technologies and Agile delivery practices.
In This Role, You Will
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript, and AWS technologies.
- Deploy, monitor, and support applications across AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, and CloudWatch.
- Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and offshore development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including application design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Actively contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Portsmouth ,NH. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.
What you need to have to be considered
- Hands-on experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Strong experience with AWS cloud services, including AWS Lambda.
- Proficiency in TypeScript development.
- Experience using GitHub for source code management and collaboration.
- Working knowledge of PostgreSQL databases.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to deliver scalable technical solutions.
- Experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and cloud-native application development patterns.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with application monitoring and performance optimization on AWS.
- Experience working with distributed or global development teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
The annual salary for this position is between $64,025 to $94,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
- Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Salary : $64,025 - $94,500