Cognizant: Java Developer (AWS)

Job Description

Cognizant is seeking a skilled Java Developer with AWS expertise to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable backend applications. This role focuses on building cloud-native solutions using Java, Python, Spring Boot, microservices, container technologies, and modern continuous integration practices. The selected candidate will contribute to backend architecture, application development, automation, and operational support while ensuring that software systems meet performance, reliability, and security expectations. Working in a hybrid environment in Chennai, the developer will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver maintainable technology solutions that address client requirements and support business objectives.

The Java Developer will work on backend services, cloud infrastructure, automation scripts, and internal engineering tools that improve development and operational efficiency. Hands-on knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows will help support the delivery of resilient applications across cloud environments. The position also involves performance monitoring, troubleshooting, production support, and continuous improvement of existing systems. Developers are expected to apply secure coding principles, identify potential vulnerabilities, coordinate remediation activities, and contribute to vulnerability management processes. Strong programming fundamentals in Java and Python, combined with an understanding of distributed systems and scalable backend design, will be important for delivering dependable software.

This opportunity is suited to a proactive software professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving engineering workflows, and working across development and operational responsibilities. The role also supports Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) objectives by emphasizing application security, vulnerability tracking, and reliable engineering practices. Candidates who understand data processing, large-scale pipelines, and distributed computing may have an additional advantage. Cognizant values professionals who communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision. An AWS Certified Developer – Associate certification is preferred and can demonstrate relevant cloud development knowledge, although the job posting does not identify it as a mandatory requirement.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Develop Backend Applications: Build, enhance, and maintain backend services using Java and Python, ensuring that applications are modular, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with business requirements.
2. Design Scalable Architectures: Contribute to backend architecture and cloud-native application design, applying suitable patterns to improve scalability, fault tolerance, performance, and long-term maintainability.
3. Implement AWS Solutions: Use relevant Amazon Web Services capabilities to support application development, deployment, integration, and operation in secure and scalable cloud environments.
4. Build Microservices: Develop and maintain services using Spring Boot and microservices principles, helping create independently manageable components that can be tested, deployed, and maintained efficiently.
5. Automate Engineering Tasks: Write scripts and develop internal tools that reduce repetitive work, improve operational efficiency, and streamline development and support activities.
6. Support Production Operations: Handle ad hoc engineering requests, investigate application issues, provide production support, and assist with troubleshooting to maintain service availability and reliability.
7. Manage Security Vulnerabilities: Identify, triage, document, and track software vulnerabilities while collaborating with relevant teams to support timely remediation and strengthen application security.
8. Apply Container Technologies: Work with Docker and Kubernetes to support containerized application environments, deployment consistency, and operational scalability where required by the project.
9. Improve Application Performance: Monitor system behavior, investigate bottlenecks, and contribute to performance tuning and continuous improvement across backend services and cloud-native workloads.
10. Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinate with developers, operations, security, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions, communicate technical findings, and maintain clear engineering documentation.
11. Support CI/CD Practices: Contribute to continuous integration and delivery workflows, helping improve build, testing, deployment, and release processes.
12. Follow Secure Development Practices: Incorporate security and reliability considerations throughout the software development lifecycle while supporting governance, risk, and compliance requirements.

Requirements & Eligibility

1. Programming Expertise: Strong programming experience in Java and Python, including the ability to write clean, structured, reusable, and maintainable code for backend applications and automation tasks.
2. AWS Cloud Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services and an understanding of cloud-native application development, deployment, scalability, and operational best practices.
3. Backend Development Skills: Knowledge of backend architecture, API development, service integration, and scalable system design. Familiarity with Spring Boot and microservices is relevant to the broader role summary.
4. Security Awareness: Working knowledge of vulnerability management, secure coding principles, risk assessment, and the processes used to track and remediate application security issues.
5. Automation and Scripting: Ability to create scripts and internal tools that simplify engineering workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve operational productivity.
6. Cloud and Container Technologies: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container-based application deployment is beneficial for supporting modern cloud-native systems.
7. Performance and Reliability: Understanding of application monitoring, troubleshooting, performance optimization, system reliability, and methods for identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks.
8. DevOps and CI/CD: Exposure to DevOps practices and continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows is preferred. Knowledge of build, testing, and deployment automation can be an advantage.
9. Distributed Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with big data, distributed computing, data processing frameworks, or large-scale data pipelines is desirable but not listed as a mandatory requirement.
10. Communication and Ownership: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, proactive work habits, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while collaborating effectively with minimal supervision.
11. Preferred Certification: AWS Certified Developer – Associate is the preferred certification. The supplied job description does not specify a mandatory degree, a fixed number of years of experience, or a required certification as an absolute eligibility condition.

Expected Salary

The exact compensation for this Cognizant Java Developer (AWS) opening in Chennai has not been disclosed in the supplied job posting. As a broad estimate for an AWS-focused Java development role in India, candidates may use ₹8 lakh–₹18 lakh per annum as an indicative benchmark, with actual compensation varying according to experience, cloud expertise, interview performance, and project responsibilities. This is an estimate rather than a confirmed Cognizant offer or official salary range for Job ID 00070527821.

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