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Senior Java Developer

Cognizant, Minneapolis, MN, United States


About the role
As a

Senior Java Engineer , you will make an impact by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support

Medicare and Medicaid Claims

platforms. You will be a valued member of a cross-functional delivery team, collaborating closely with technical and business stakeholders to build scalable, reliable, and compliant systems.

In this role, you will:

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using

Java, Spring Boot, and SQL .

Build and enhance

REST APIs and microservices

to support system integration and data exchange.

Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze and translate

Medicare and Medicaid Claims

requirements into technical solutions.

Design efficient database structures and

optimize SQL queries

to improve application performance and scalability.

Troubleshoot and resolve production and non-production issues to ensure system stability and reliability.

Participate in

code reviews , applying best practices for quality, security, and maintainability.

Contribute to

Agile delivery activities , including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Develop and maintain technical documentation to support ongoing development and future enhancements.

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

3 of days per week in a office.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client needs.

What you need to have to be considered

Strong hands-on experience with

Java

and object-oriented design principles.

Advanced experience developing

Spring Boot–based microservices .

Solid expertise in

SQL , including query optimization and database design.

Prior experience supporting

Medicare and Medicaid Claims

or healthcare-related systems.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Strong communication and collaboration skills in a hybrid, cross-functional environment.

These will help you stand out

Experience working in

regulated healthcare environments .

Familiarity with performance tuning and scalability best practices.

Experience contributing to large, enterprise-level applications.

Ability to mentor team members and provide technical guidance.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed—transferable skills and relevant experience matter.

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.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work without sponsorship now or in the future, including OPT, CPT, or any other work authorization requiring employer sponsorship.

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