Experience /Skill details (in years) :
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Overall experience – 11+
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Relevant experience – 11+
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Mandatory skill required -
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Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring
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Experience with AWS and AWS-native services
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Experience developing and deploying web applications and RESTful APIs
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Strong knowledge of event-driven systems and asynchronous messaging using Kafka
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Database and persistence experience with Cassandra/AWS Keyspaces, Redis, and PostgreSQL/DSQL
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Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
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Knowledge of CI/CD and software delivery pipelines, including GitHub Actions
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Experience with automated testing frameworks, including non-functional testing
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Knowledge of Unix/Linux and Bash scripting
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Experience in software solution design, debugging, production support, and code reviews
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Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and cross-team environments
Good to have skills –
· Observability tools: Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana
· AI/ML platforms and technologies: AWS SageMaker, Azure, and Gemini LLMs
· Experience or confidence in AI-assisted and agentic software development
· Knowledge of security, resiliency, performance, and other non-functional requirements
· Experience maintaining highly scalable and reliable backend systems
· Strong analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and attention to detail
· Self-driven attitude with an interest in learning emerging technologies and engineering best practices
Senior Java Developer in Middlesex employer: Cognizant Europe
Cognizant Europe is an attractive employer due to its commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture. Employees are encouraged to grow their skills while working on impactful projects that contribute to the company's success.
