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Java Architect
Cognizant's Digital Engineering
Our practice is seeking a highly qualified Java Architect with experience in developing and building impactful, scalable, enterprise applications. Our Developers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our developers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.
Location : Houston, TX (On site)
- 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
Responsibilities :
Work closely with client's intermediaries and internal Cognizant authorities to build high impact solutions
Define solution vision and direction building on commonalities and benefits across lines of business and technologies
Design, develop, and deploy high-quality, scalable, and maintainable microservices using Spring Boot and related technologies.
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with other microservices and systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers.
Advise on best practices for microservices architecture, including design patterns, security, and performance.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry best practices.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to the growth of the engineering team
Qualifications :
Highly experienced Sr. Architect with 15 overall experience
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional, Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Programmer
10 years of professional experience in Java development.
Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Data, Spring Security).
Experience with microservices architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and other related technologies.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Passion for learning new technologies and a strong desire to stay current with industry trends.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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 a wide range of technical trainings to stay updated with the newest technologies and have opportunities to acquire certifications.
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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