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Senior Java Backend Developer


Company : MSCCN


Location : Columbus, OH


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Cognizantu2019s Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior Java Full Stack Developer with 6+ 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 weu2019re doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what weu2019re 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 youu2019re like us, youu2019ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, weu2019re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new valueu2014by 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: Columbus, Ohio (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: u00b7 Design and develop scalable, highu2011performance applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture. u00b7 Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Core Java that aligns with business and technical requirements. u00b7 Collaborate with crossu2011functional teams to gather, analyze, and refine requirements into actionable technical tasks. u00b7 Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, contributing to overall code quality and maintainability. u00b7 Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to application performance and user experience. u00b7 Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and team effectiveness. u00b7 Support and guide junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting technical growth within the team. u00b7 Work closely with project managers to support planning, estimation, and timely delivery of project milestones. u00b7 Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support ongoing development and future enhancements. + Contribute to Agile processes, participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications: u00b7 Design and develop scalable, high performance applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture. u00b7 Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Core Java that aligns with business and technical requirements. u00b7 Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather, analyze, and refine requirements into actionable technical tasks. u00b7 Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, contributing to overall code quality and maintainability. u00b7 Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to application performance and user experience. u00b7 Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and team effectiveness. u00b7 Support and guide junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting technical growth within the team. u00b7 Work closely with project managers to support planning, estimation, and timely delivery of project milestones. u00b7 Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support ongoing development and future enhancements. u00b7 Contribute to Agile processes, participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiative Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until May 4, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $ 60,000- $ 93,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s 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 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.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.