Sr. Java/AWS Developer (Remote)

Sr. Java/AWS Developer (Remote)

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Sr. Java/AWS Developer with at least 8+ 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 we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're 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 you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're 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: Sacramento, CA, USA (CAN BE REMOTE WITHIN US)

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:

* Design and implementation of software solutions using AWS and Java, ensuring high performance and scalability.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project specifications and requirements.

* Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.

* Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.

* Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development.

* Stay abreast of new technologies and propose their adoption where beneficial to our projects.

* Ensure the security of our applications by integrating best-in-class security practices.

* Optimize existing systems for improved performance and scalability.

* Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as they arise.

* Provide technical leadership in the planning and execution of projects. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

Required Qualifications:

* Proven experience as a software engineer with a strong background in AWS and Java. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

* Experience in the Payer domain is advantageous but not mandatory. - A commitment to achieving project goals and deadlines. - Ability to mentor and lead a team of junior engineers. - Passion for technology and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies.

* Lead Software Engineer with 8 to 10 years of experience, proficient in AWS and Java, to drive our software development projects forward.

* This role is pivotal in developing scalable, efficient, and high-performance software solutions that meet our business needs and contribute significantly to our mission of delivering exceptional value to our clients.

* Experience 8 to 10 yrs

* Required Skills Technical Skills- Java, AWS Domain Skills

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 1st Dec.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 68,422- $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: The salary, other compensation, and 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 acquire certifications on the newest technologies.

Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion-for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy-and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.

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