Sr. Java Developer

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart?an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.

Role overview

What you?ll do

� Meets deadlines for work through use of time management.

� Identifies prioritization conflicts and works with PMs, Program Managers, Senior Software Developers, and leaders to resolve.

� Leverages practices to lead and simplify work and use resources effectively.

� Ensures accuracy and completeness of work to improve quality, build credibility, and avoid re-work.

� Seeks to understand business needs and delivers high quality service to the business while understanding the organization?s vision, purpose, and values.

� Is passionate about technology, the user experience, demonstrates inner self starter, and is accepting of and open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledge.

What you bring to the role

� 7+ years of experience in Java Development

� Undergraduate degree or equivalent, graduate degree is preferred

� Experience with Web Application Design/Development - JSP, XML, XSL, Java Script, Single-page-applications, AngularJS, Node.js, RWD, HTML 5

� Experience with JavaEE frameworks (i.e., Spring, Struts)

� Experience with Tomcat, Websphere (7+), JBoss runtime environments

� Experience with Web Services Design/Development - SOAP, JAX-WS, JAXB2, JAX-RS, REST, Web API

� Unix shell scripting (i.e., Bash, Korn), Cloudify, TOSCA Blueprints, Batch Scheduler like Autosys

� Experience with Agile delivery methodology, particularly Scrum or a derivation (e.g., Product Backlog Definition, User Stories Estimation and Prioritization methodologies, Task Breakdown, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective), and related tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA)

� Experience with continuous integration and delivery methodologies and tooling (e.g., Maven, Nexus, Jenkins)

� Experience with IBM Rational Application Developer 8+, Eclipse 4.4+, GIT (Stash), Bitbucket

� Relational DBMS proficiency (i.e., Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2)

� Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and related query languages

� Preferred skills would be considered an asset: Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), Hadoop/Spark/Cassandra, integration with vendor products and working with Third Party external companies

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.

Working arrangements

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role?s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: 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.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at

** @cognizant.com.

Job Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada || Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Feb 29 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.