Senior Java Full Stack Engineer – Spring Boot & AWS
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 8, 2026. Cognizant scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the role
As a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer - Spring Boot & AWS, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, secure, cloud-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and AWS. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, business analysts, architects, security teams, and other technology stakeholders to deliver reliable enterprise solutions.
In this role, you will
Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and AWS, applying cloud-native and microservices architecture patterns.
Provide technical direction for application architecture, REST APIs, service integrations, and event-driven solutions, including messaging with RabbitMQ.
Develop high-quality front-end and back-end components while driving coding standards, peer reviews, automated testing, and secure development practices.
Support reliable production environments through observability, monitoring, incident response, performance optimization, and continuous integration and continuous delivery practices on AWS.
Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, coordinate integrations, and deliver high-quality product increments.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The 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.
What you need to have to be considered
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of software development experience using Java/J2EE technologies.
Strong hands-on experience with Java 8/11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security, including the development of scalable enterprise applications and microservices.
Strong experience with AWS, microservices architecture, REST APIs/web services, and event-driven architecture using RabbitMQ.
Full-stack development experience using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Experience with MongoDB and relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, along with strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software development lifecycle practices.
Experience with Git-based source control, Agile/Scrum delivery, automated testing, and continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
These will help you stand out
Experience using GitHub Copilot, Devin, or Windsurf for AI-assisted development, prompting, and specification-driven development.
Experience supporting high-availability enterprise applications, including monitoring, observability, performance tuning, and production incident management.
Knowledge of secure application development practices, including encryption, access control, logging, data protection, and audit readiness.
Experience mentoring developers, conducting design reviews, and providing technical guidance to engineering teams.
Healthcare payer domain exposure, including claims processing, payment processing, benefits, provider networks, or member-facing applications.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $86,000 to $99,000 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
- 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