JobsUSASr. Java Developer (Java/Kafka) - Onsite - Sunnyvale, CA
Company : Cognizant
Location : Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Software Development
Occupation : Java Developer
Job Details
Senior Java Developer (Java/Kafka)
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Java/Spring Boot/Micro Services/Kafka and enterprise application development. This is an onsite role where you'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and clients to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. You'll be part of an agile team that values clean code, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about building reliable and maintainable software, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA Onsite (5 days/week) Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement effective analytics solutions and models that are deployed in cloud platforms (Azure/GCP).
- Examine business requirements and provide solutions. Interact with TPM, Tech Lead and should be able to lead the conversation.
- Build the application based on business requirement by following industry coding standards along with writing unit testcases and meet or exceed coverage % defined by the project.
- Make sure the features built are successfully tested and deployed to production.
- Implement proper monitoring solutions that are recommended by the Client.
- Understand and document the design, service specifications that are built for the application. Guidance to developers in preparing functional/technical spec
Required Qualifications
- 6-8+ years of experience in Advanced Java, Spring, Spring boot, Spring JPA, any Cloud Platform (Azure is +).
- Strong Experience in Kafka or any Messaging Queue
- Hands on experience or Knowledge in designing Large Scale application/High Volume experience would be good
Salary and compensation: The annual salary for this position will be between $68,000 to $114,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Applications will be received until: September 21, 2025.
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.
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.
What We Offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
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