Cognizant
Principal Developer- Node + Java- Remote
Cognizant, Mangum Store, North Carolina, United States
Principal Developer – Node + Java (Remote)
Cognizant is looking for a Senior/Extremely experienced Node.js & Java Developer with 15+ years of experience specializing in legacy system modernization and migration.
The role requires deep expertise in Java, Node.js, microservices, cloud computing, and database modernization, with a strong background in migrating monolithic applications to modern architectures. It demands technical leadership, hands‑on expertise, and strategic planning to ensure seamless transitions from legacy systems to scalable, high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, analyze, and design modernization strategies for legacy NodeJS/Java applications, monolithic architectures, and outdated database systems.
Lead the migration of legacy applications to microservices-based, cloud-native architectures using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and Node.js (Express/Nest.js).
Refactor and rewrite legacy codebases to improve scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Implement automated migration tools, API gateways, and middleware solutions to ensure smooth integration with modern applications.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and DevOps teams to define migration roadmaps, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Enhance legacy systems with event‑driven architectures (Pulsar/Kafka) for real‑time processing.
Implement cloud‑native solutions on AWS leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.
Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevSecOps practices to accelerate modernization efforts.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best practice guidance to development teams during the transition.
Required Skills & Experience
20+ years of experience in software development with a strong background in Java (Spring, Hibernate, JPA) and Node.js (Express.js, Nest.js).
Expertise in legacy system migrations, including monolithic‑to‑microservices transformations.
Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure) and serverless computing.
Hands‑on experience in database modernization, schema refactoring, and ETL pipeline development.
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice Intelligent, IoT‑enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry‑aligned, IoT‑enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human‑centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
Benefits & Compensation
Annual salary $131,000 – $156,000 + Bonus based on experience and performance.
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
Applications accepted until December 6th, 2025.
Note: This role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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The role requires deep expertise in Java, Node.js, microservices, cloud computing, and database modernization, with a strong background in migrating monolithic applications to modern architectures. It demands technical leadership, hands‑on expertise, and strategic planning to ensure seamless transitions from legacy systems to scalable, high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, analyze, and design modernization strategies for legacy NodeJS/Java applications, monolithic architectures, and outdated database systems.
Lead the migration of legacy applications to microservices-based, cloud-native architectures using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and Node.js (Express/Nest.js).
Refactor and rewrite legacy codebases to improve scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Implement automated migration tools, API gateways, and middleware solutions to ensure smooth integration with modern applications.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and DevOps teams to define migration roadmaps, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Enhance legacy systems with event‑driven architectures (Pulsar/Kafka) for real‑time processing.
Implement cloud‑native solutions on AWS leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.
Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevSecOps practices to accelerate modernization efforts.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best practice guidance to development teams during the transition.
Required Skills & Experience
20+ years of experience in software development with a strong background in Java (Spring, Hibernate, JPA) and Node.js (Express.js, Nest.js).
Expertise in legacy system migrations, including monolithic‑to‑microservices transformations.
Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure) and serverless computing.
Hands‑on experience in database modernization, schema refactoring, and ETL pipeline development.
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice Intelligent, IoT‑enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry‑aligned, IoT‑enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human‑centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
Benefits & Compensation
Annual salary $131,000 – $156,000 + Bonus based on experience and performance.
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
Applications accepted until December 6th, 2025.
Note: This role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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