What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Software Engineer (Java Full Stack) position at Cognizant North America?
Principal Software Engineer (Java Full Stack)
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Software Engineer with 8 to 12 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AWS SQL Spring Boot Angular JS Java JavaScript and MySQL. This role offers a hybrid work model and requires no travel. The Sr. Software Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions that drive our business forward.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable and efficient software applications using Java Spring Boot and Angular JS
- Design and implement robust backend services with MySQL and SQL databases
- Utilize AWS services to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design and ship new features
- Ensure the performance quality and responsiveness of applications
- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to enhance application performance
- Write clean maintainable and efficient code following best practices
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure continuous improvement
- Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
- Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the software systems
- Ensure security and data protection measures are implemented effectively
- Collaborate with product managers to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Optimize application performance and scalability to handle growing user demands
- Develop and maintain documentation for software design and development processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner
- Work closely with QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery
- Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay ahead in the field
Qualifications
Certifications Required
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Certified Scrum Developer
The annual salary for this position is between $68,000 - 114,000 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
Disclaimer : 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.
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.
Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.
If you're comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!
About Cognizant
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant demonstrates a highly flexible business model, a detailed global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of outstanding companies that are leaders in their own space.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.
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Salary : $68,000 - $114,000
