We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Spring Boot Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, hands-on experience with Spring Boot, and a solid understanding of distributed systems. Additionally, familiarity with BPMN tools such as Camunda is a highly desirable skill. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend solutions that integrate seamlessly into our distributed application landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Application Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, peer code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
Distributed Systems:
- Design and build distributed systems that ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and high availability.
- Work with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to deploy and manage distributed applications.
BPMN Tool Integration (Nice to Have):
- Leverage Camunda or similar BPMN tools to model, execute, and optimize business processes.
- Develop and maintain workflows and integrate them with microservices and other backend systems.
- Support teams in automating workflows and aligning process management with business requirements.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, frontend developers, and DevOps.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and provide technical guidance.
Monitoring and Maintenance:
- Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for backend services, Kafka pipelines, and BPMN workflows.
- Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, and BPMN tools.
- Contribute to the improvement of development processes and team productivity.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Java (8+) and overall experience must be 8+ Years.
- Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Boot and related Spring frameworks (Spring Data, Spring Security, etc.).
- Messaging Systems: In-depth knowledge of Apache Kafka (setup, topics, partitions, offsets, schemas, Kafka Streams, etc.).
- Distributed Systems: Solid understanding of distributed system architecture, scalability, and fault tolerance.
- Databases: Experience with both relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- APIs: Expertise in building RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.
- Cloud & DevOps: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Version Control: Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot distributed systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Camunda or other BPMN tools for process modeling and workflow automation.
- Hands-on experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, or Confluent Platform.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and tools like Istio, Envoy, or service mesh solutions.
- Familiarity with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached).
- Understanding of event-driven architectures and patterns.
- Exposure to monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Elasticsearch.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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