Java Full Stack Developer (React/Azure)

About the role

Our practice is seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer with strong backend and frontend expertise, including Java, Spring Boot, React, TypeScript, HTML, and hands-on experience with LogStash, jQuery, ExtJS, JSON, and Azure Cloud.
The ideal candidate will contribute to designing, developing, integrating, and deploying high‑performance applications across the full technology stack.

Work model:

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Work Authorization: **Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop backend components using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Build modern, responsive UI components using React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Utilize jQuery, ExtJS, and JSON for dynamic UI behavior and data manipulation.
• Integrate LogStash for logging, analytics, and data ingestion workflows.
• Deploy, scale, and maintain applications on Azure Cloud using cloud-native services.
• Implement microservices, integration patterns, and API orchestration.
• Collaborate with architects, QA, DevOps, and product teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the full stack.
• Maintain documentation for technical designs and system architecture.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development with strong backend + frontend exposure.
• Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development.
• Expertise in React.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
• Practical experience with jQuery and ExtJS for legacy/custom UI components.
• Good understanding of JSON, data binding, and client-server communication.
• Experience using LogStash for logging, monitoring, and log pipelines.
• Strong integration experience with Azure Cloud (App Services, Functions, Storage, DevOps pipelines, etc.).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with Git-based version control (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos).
• Solid debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until April 3rd, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 – $153,000 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.

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 salary, 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.