Senior Java Software Engineer

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring three days a week onsite and two days remote in Minneapolis, Minnesota . 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. These 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.

8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot application development.

Strong hands-on experience using Claude Code and Claude Cowork in real-world software engineering or application-modernization delivery.

Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and enterprise backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

Sound understanding of object-oriented design, clean-code principles, common design patterns, and modern application architecture.

Experience with relational databases and SQL; exposure to Oracle stored procedures and triggers is valuable.

Experience with automated testing, Git-based development, code reviews, Agile delivery, and CI/CD practices.

Ability to understand complex legacy applications, convert existing behavior into clear requirements, and implement modern technical solutions.

Demonstrated ability to create effective prompts and workflows in Claude Code and Claude Cowork and critically review generated output for functional correctness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Advanced Claude Code and Claude Cowork enablement, certification, reusable workflow creation, or experience establishing AI-enabled development practices across teams.

Experience modernizing legacy or monolithic enterprise applications.

Familiarity with microservices, API documentation, cloud-native development, containers, messaging, or DevSecOps practices.

Experience in banking, payments, healthcare payments, or another regulated enterprise environment.

Relevant Java, cloud, DevOps, or Claude Code and Claude Cowork enablement certification.

Exposure to PHP or Golang codebases for legacy application analysis.

Experience creating reusable AI-assisted engineering workflows and delivery patterns.

Applications will be accepted until: September 13, 2026.

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.

About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information Compensation 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.

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