Senior Java Backend Developer (Python/Kafka)

at Cognizant in Boise, Idaho, United States

Cognizants Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior Java Backend Developer with 5+ years experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers 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 engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what were doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what were doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.

Cognizant Digital Engineering If youre like us, youve got big ideas. At Cognizant, were exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.

Location: Saint Louis, MO (Onsite)

You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Roles/Responsibilities:

Participate in designing and enhancing application architecture using Java 11, Spring MVC , and Microservices .

Handle the complete software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, development, testing, and deployment.

Offer expertise and troubleshooting support for SQL Server, Kafka, and ETL processes .

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and use Python for scripting and automation tasks.

Monitor system health, resolve issues, and ensure performance, scalability, and adherence to quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

Proficiency in Java 11, Spring MVC , and Microservices architecture

Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Kafka, and ETL processes .

Experience in developing and managing RESTful web services and system integrations .

Working knowledge of Python for automation and scripting.

Experience in Asset & Wealth Management domain with stro