Job description

Senior Software Engineer-Distributed Systems & Microservices About the Role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and evolve a modern, event-driven microservices platform supporting North Carolina's toll and vehicle registration systems. In this role, you will work on distributed systems that manage account management, payment processing, and vehicle transactions at scale. Technology Stack • Backend: Java 21, Spring Boot 3.5.9, Spring Cloud, Spring Kafka • Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis (Lettuce), Flyway migrations • Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Cloud Azure • Messaging: Apache Kafka, event choreography patterns • Tools & Quality: Maven, MapStruct, Lombok, JUnit 5, Mockito, TestContainers, JaCoCo, OpenAPI/SpringDoc, GitHub • Authentication: OAuth2/OIDC, Azure Active Directory Key Responsibilities • Design and implement microservices within a saga-choreography architecture • Develop event-driven workflows and manage Kafka topics across domain services • Implement distributed data persistence and caching strategies • Write production-grade code with comprehensive test coverage • Collaborate on architectural decisions and API design, including OpenAPI specifications • Optimize database performance and oversee schema migrations • Mentor junior engineers on engineering best practices and domain-driven design • Contribute to infrastructure automation and deployment pipelines Required Qualifications • 7+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years working with distributed systems • Strong proficiency in Java with modern frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring Cloud • Experience with event-driven architecture and message brokers, particularly Kafka • Demonstrated expertise with PostgreSQL and Redis or comparable caching layers • Solid understanding of microservices patterns, distributed transactions, and eventual consistency • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies • Proven track record of writing testable, high-quality code and championing engineering best practices Preferred Qualifications • Experience with the Azure cloud platform • Background in payment processing or financial systems • Familiarity with API-first development and OpenAPI specifications • Experience with Flyway or other database version-control tools 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. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* • Applications will be accepted until September 9th , 2026 • LI#- #LI-SC6 Compensation & Benefits $130,000 – $150,000 per year + Cost of Living Allowance 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 : 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 About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

Requirements

Must-haves

Senior Software Engineer-Distributed Systems & Microservices
Technology Stack
Backend: Java 21, Spring Boot 3.5.9, Spring Cloud, Spring Kafka
Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis (Lettuce), Flyway migrations
Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Cloud Azure
Messaging: Apache Kafka, event choreography patterns
Tools & Quality: Maven, MapStruct, Lombok, JUnit 5, Mockito, TestContainers, JaCoCo, OpenAPI/SpringDoc, GitHub
Authentication: OAuth2/OIDC, Azure Active Directory
Design and implement microservices within a saga-choreography architecture
Develop event-driven workflows and manage Kafka topics across domain services
Implement distributed data persistence and caching strategies
Write production-grade code with comprehensive test coverage
Collaborate on architectural decisions and API design, including OpenAPI specifications
Optimize database performance and oversee schema migrations
Mentor junior engineers on engineering best practices and domain-driven design
Contribute to infrastructure automation and deployment pipelines
7+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years working with distributed systems
Strong proficiency in Java with modern frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Experience with event-driven architecture and message brokers, particularly Kafka
Demonstrated expertise with PostgreSQL and Redis or comparable caching layers

Nice-to-haves

Experience with the Azure cloud platform
Background in payment processing or financial systems
Familiarity with API-first development and OpenAPI specifications
Experience with Flyway or other database version-control tools

Application prep

Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.

Keywords to mirror

javaazuredockerkubernetesapiai

Platform: cognizant
Effort: medium

Benefits

Benefits detected in the listing.

Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave