We are seeking a highly skilled **Java Developer** with strong experience in **Spring Boot** , **Docker** , and **Kubernetes** . The role involves building and deploying scalable applications in containerized environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability. **Key Skills:** + **Backend Development:** Java 8+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Hibernate + **Containerization & Orchestration:** Docker, Kubernetes + **DevOps & CI/CD:** Jenkins, GitLab CI, Helm (optional) + **Other Tools:** Git, Maven/Gradle, Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana preferred) **Requirements:** + 5–12 years of hands-on experience in Java backend development + Strong experience in containerizing applications using Docker + Experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes clusters + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native development + Good understanding of application performance tuning and monitoring + Agile/Scrum experience preferred Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.