Jr. Java Engineers (IoT & Cloud Platforms | 18 Positions) Onsite V

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future About Us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at Overview We are seeking high-potential (A-level) Junior Java Engineers with around 2 years of experience to join our engineering team. You will work on building scalable, cloud-native microservices and real-time platforms powering Connected Services and IoT ecosystems. This is a great opportunity to work with modern technologies and gain hands‑on experience across the full software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Design and develop RESTful & event‑driven microservices using Java and Spring Boot Build integrations with connected systems, APIs, and real‑time platforms Work with messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ) for streaming data Contribute to end‑to‑end development (design → build → deploy) Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on cloud and DevOps practices Write clean, testable, and maintainable code Required Skills ~2 years of experience in Java development Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot / Microservices Understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems Exposure to Kafka or messaging systems (preferred) Basic knowledge of cloud, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus Strong problem‑solving and learning mindset What We’re Looking For A-level talent with strong fundamentals and growth mindset Passion for building scalable, real‑world systems Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ownership‑driven environment Compensation & Benefits $70,000 – $85,000 per year Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Additional Information Onsite role Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered. Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant