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You will be a valued member of the application development team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and distributed delivery teams to build high-quality digital solutions.\nIn This Role, You Will:\nDesign, develop, and maintain full-stack enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and related technologies.\nBuild, enhance, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices that support business-critical applications.\nPerform hands-on coding, debugging, testing, code reviews, and application performance optimization.\nProvide technical guidance to offshore development teams by resolving technical challenges and supporting successful delivery.\nAnalyze business requirements and translate them into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.\nParticipate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.\nFollow best practices for code quality, security, testing, and software development lifecycle processes.\nContribute to AI chatbot and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) initiatives when applicable.\nWork Model\nWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote at a client or Cognizant office in one of the following locations:\nHopkins, Minnesota\nIrving, Texas\nRegardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWork Authorization\nPlease note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.\nWhat You Need to Have to Be Considered\n8+ years of experience in full stack application development with strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and enterprise application development.\nStrong hands-on experience in Java application development using Spring Boot.\nProven experience developing full-stack applications with React.js, Redux, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.\nExperience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices.\nStrong understanding of software development best practices, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.\nExperience with unit testing frameworks and code quality standards.\nHands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.\nExperience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.\nAbility to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and work independently.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with onsite and offshore teams.\nThese Will Help You Stand Out\nExperience implementing AI Chatbots and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.\nExposure to Generative AI technologies and Large Language Model (LLM) integrations.\nExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.\nKnowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application deployments.\nExperience mentoring developers and leading technical discussions.\nSalary and Other Compensation\nThe annual salary for this position is $81,337 - $136,500 depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.\nIn addition to salary, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other compensation programs based on individual and company performance.\nBenefits\nCognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families, including:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n401(k) retirement savings plan with company benefits\nPaid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave\nLife and disability insurance\nEmployee assistance and wellness programs\nPaid parental leave and family support benefits\nLearning and professional development opportunities\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. 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