Java Developer (AWS)

Cognizant

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Type: Full-Time Arrangement: On-Site
Any - 2 Yrs400000 - 600000(Annually)

Posted: 25 Sept 2026

Job Description

Serve as a Lead Developer in a hybrid work model designing and delivering resilient cloud native applications using Java Springboot microservices Python containers and continuous integration pipelines. Apply expertise with AWS Kubernetes Docker and automation tools to build secure scalable and testable solutions that support Governance Risk and Compliance needs while driving measurable value for clients and society.

Responsibilities:
- Build enhance and maintain backend services using Python and Java.
- Design and implement scalable reliable and secure backend architectures.
- Develop automation scripts and internal tools to improve operational efficiency.
- Support day-to-day ad hoc engineering tasks including script writing and production support.
- Perform vulnerability management activities such as identifying triaging tracking and supporting remediation of security issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and maintainable solutions.
- Contribute to system performance tuning monitoring and continuous improvement.

Must-Have Skills:
- Strong programming experience in Python and Java.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native development.
- Good understanding of backend scalable systems including performance reliability and security best practices.
- Experience handling operational and ad hoc technical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of vulnerability management and secure development practices.
- Strong scripting and problem-solving skills.

Good-to-Have Skills:
- Knowledge of big data and distributed systems.
- Exposure to data processing frameworks and large-scale data pipelines.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD workflows.

Preferred Qualities:
- Self-driven proactive and detail oriented.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver with minimal supervision.

Certifications Required:
- Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Developer Associate.

Required Qualifications

  • Python
  • Java
  • AWS services
  • Backend scalable systems
  • Vulnerability management
  • Scripting
  • Problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

  • Big data
  • Distributed systems
  • Data processing frameworks
  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • AWS Certified Developer Associate

Skills Required

JavaPythonAWSKubernetesDockerSpring BootCI/CDScriptingProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationVulnerability managementBackend developmentCloud-nativeScalable systemsAutomationPerformance tuningMonitoringBig dataDistributed systems