**About the Role** We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Java Full Stack Developer to join our team. This role involves leading technical design and development efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality software solutions. If you're passionate about backend development, distributed systems, and full stack technologies, we’d love to hear from you. **Key Responsibilities** + Analyze requirements and design end-to-end technical solutions. + Lead development efforts and guide team members in implementing scalable applications. + Write clean, efficient, and optimized code adhering to best practices. + Communicate technical status and updates to project stakeholders. + Conduct peer code reviews and collaborate with architects. + Support QA, UAT, and production deployments. + Develop unit tests and ensure code coverage meets standards. + Maintain high standards of software quality and performance. + Stay current with emerging technologies and development methodologies. **Must-Have Skills** + Strong proficiency in Core Java, OOP, Data Structures, and Algorithms. + Expertise in Java backend development using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate/Spring JPA. + Experience with REST APIs, multi-threading, and memory management. + Solid understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture. + Hands-on experience with React and Ruby on Rails is a plus. + Ability to write optimized and maintainable code. **Good to Have** + Experience in E-commerce or Payment domains. + Background in high-end technology product development environments. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications will be accepted until Aug 7 th , 2025. The annual salary for this position will depend 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. 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.