What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Java Developer / Java Backend Engineer - Onsite position at Cognizant?
Job Summary
Lead Developer role focused on advanced Java delivery in a hybrid work model driving high quality enterprise applications and technical solutions. The role requires eight to twelve years of experience designing scalable systems mentoring team members and ensuring robust software performance for global business outcomes while contributing to secure and efficient digital services that positively impact customers and society.
Responsibilities
Design robust advanced Java applications that address complex business requirements while ensuring scalability security and maintainability in a hybrid work setting
Develop high performance backend services using advanced Java frameworks that optimize transaction processing and system responsiveness for global users
Guide solution design discussions by translating business problems into clear technical approaches grounded in advanced Java best practices and enterprise patterns
Implement clean modular code structures that simplify future enhancements integration tasks and defect resolution across distributed systems
Coordinate with product owners architects and testers to align advanced Java features with roadmap objectives quality criteria and regulatory expectations
Review code produced by other developers to ensure conformity with advanced Java standards unit test coverage targets and secure coding guidelines
Optimize application performance by profiling advanced Java services fine tuning resource usage and eliminating bottlenecks in data and network flows
Document technical designs data flows and integration points in clear artifacts that support maintainability onboarding and operational troubleshooting
Collaborate with operations teams to support smooth deployments environment readiness and runtime monitoring for advanced Java components
Resolve complex production issues by analyzing logs tracing data paths and applying structured debugging techniques that minimize business disruption
Mentor junior developers by explaining advanced Java concepts sharing reusable patterns and promoting disciplined engineering practices for sustainable delivery
Coordinate with hybrid team members to plan tasks track progress and manage dependencies ensuring predictable releases within day shift schedules
Align advanced Java solutions with company goals to deliver secure efficient digital experiences that improve customer satisfaction and contribute to broader societal trust in technology
Qualifications
Demonstrate eight to twelve years of progressive software development experience focused on advanced Java enterprise solutions and real world production systems
Apply strong proficiency in core Java object oriented design multithreading collections and exception handling to create stable and efficient services
Use deep experience with advanced Java frameworks such as Spring and related components to build modular microservice oriented architectures that integrate with diverse platforms
Leverage solid knowledge of relational databases and structured query design to implement reliable persistence layers and data access logic for critical business entities
Bring hands on experience with build tools version control and continuous integration practices that support repeatable and high quality delivery in hybrid environments
Show familiarity with secure coding principles authentication patterns and data protection concepts that strengthen resilience and compliance of Java applications
Employ clear communication collaboration and problem solving abilities to work effectively across cross functional teams while respecting hybrid work expectations and day shift constraints
Certifications Required
Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer or equivalent advanced Java certification preferred
Lead Developer role focused on advanced Java delivery in a hybrid work model driving high quality enterprise applications and technical solutions. The role requires eight to twelve years of experience designing scalable systems mentoring team members and ensuring robust software performance for global business outcomes while contributing to secure and efficient digital services that positively impact customers and society.
Responsibilities
Design robust advanced Java applications that address complex business requirements while ensuring scalability security and maintainability in a hybrid work setting
Develop high performance backend services using advanced Java frameworks that optimize transaction processing and system responsiveness for global users
Guide solution design discussions by translating business problems into clear technical approaches grounded in advanced Java best practices and enterprise patterns
Implement clean modular code structures that simplify future enhancements integration tasks and defect resolution across distributed systems
Coordinate with product owners architects and testers to align advanced Java features with roadmap objectives quality criteria and regulatory expectations
Review code produced by other developers to ensure conformity with advanced Java standards unit test coverage targets and secure coding guidelines
Optimize application performance by profiling advanced Java services fine tuning resource usage and eliminating bottlenecks in data and network flows
Document technical designs data flows and integration points in clear artifacts that support maintainability onboarding and operational troubleshooting
Collaborate with operations teams to support smooth deployments environment readiness and runtime monitoring for advanced Java components
Resolve complex production issues by analyzing logs tracing data paths and applying structured debugging techniques that minimize business disruption
Mentor junior developers by explaining advanced Java concepts sharing reusable patterns and promoting disciplined engineering practices for sustainable delivery
Coordinate with hybrid team members to plan tasks track progress and manage dependencies ensuring predictable releases within day shift schedules
Align advanced Java solutions with company goals to deliver secure efficient digital experiences that improve customer satisfaction and contribute to broader societal trust in technology
Qualifications
Demonstrate eight to twelve years of progressive software development experience focused on advanced Java enterprise solutions and real world production systems
Apply strong proficiency in core Java object oriented design multithreading collections and exception handling to create stable and efficient services
Use deep experience with advanced Java frameworks such as Spring and related components to build modular microservice oriented architectures that integrate with diverse platforms
Leverage solid knowledge of relational databases and structured query design to implement reliable persistence layers and data access logic for critical business entities
Bring hands on experience with build tools version control and continuous integration practices that support repeatable and high quality delivery in hybrid environments
Show familiarity with secure coding principles authentication patterns and data protection concepts that strengthen resilience and compliance of Java applications
Employ clear communication collaboration and problem solving abilities to work effectively across cross functional teams while respecting hybrid work expectations and day shift constraints
Certifications Required
Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer or equivalent advanced Java certification preferred