Entry-level Software Engineer - Spring Boot Microservices and Core Java

Cognizant • Hartford, CT • 1h ago

Team: EIPO

Position Overview

In a newly defined digital marketplace, businesses must stay relevant and current. Cognizant's Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) helps companies navigate this digital shift, which often requires creating entirely new business models focused on shrinking time to market.

Our skilled resources are cross-trained in next-gen technologies, so businesses in all industries can embrace new frontiers at an accelerated pace. We enable you to accelerate your journey to cloud and digital platforms by defining roadmaps, migration paths to new environments process automation, and delivering multichannel experiences in business processes across your enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and maintain applications using Java and Spring Boot .

· Assist in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices .

· Perform unit and integration testing using JUnit and Mockito .

· Collaborate in Agile teams , participate in daily stand-ups, and contribute to sprint deliverables.

· Gain exposure to CI/CD pipelines , Docker , and Kubernetes for deployment.

· Work with SQL/NoSQL databases for data persistence.

· Document technical specifications and maintain code quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field

· Strong foundation and programming skills in Core Java and Object-Oriented Programming .

· Understanding of data structures , algorithms , and design patterns .

· Basic knowledge of any of the cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

· Good understanding of database concepts and proficiency in SQL for querying, analyzing, and managing data.

· Familiarity with Spring Framework (Spring Boot preferred).

· Basic knowledge of RESTful services and HTTP fundamentals .

· Exposure to Git or any other version control tool.

· Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) .

· Basic knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes .

· Understanding of messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ) .

· Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions .

Location

New hires will be hired at the Cognizant office in Minneapolis, MN; Charlotte/Raleigh, NC; Mesa, AZ where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.

Start Date

New hires will start in May or June 2026 . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The annual salary for this position is $65,000 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.

Why Choose Us?

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· 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 hourly rate, 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.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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