Senior Java Architect

About Cognizant's Digital Engineering Practice: At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small cross functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently. Small, nimble engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality deliverables. Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies. The Role: Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Java Architect to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build cutting edge, cloud-based software that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the ideal candidate is an expert engineer who values the "team", drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative cloud-based solutions. Location: Chicago, Illinois Responsibilities: Looking for Java Technical Architect who can help in design, code and debug Java spring boot applications running in AWS and Front end is React. Good experience in building Java spring boot applications processing data from streaming source (Kafka) and API Experience in AWS services like ECS, Lambda, Event bridge, MSK etc. Real time transactional systems Mongo DB and Oracle Experience is good Exposure to API development through Node (Java script) Understand existing applications and suggest improvements (Performance, coding etc.) Good Front end knowledge especially in React Good to have knowledge in AWS AppSync, GraphQL language and schemas, GraphQL queries, AppSync API definition, Mongo aggregate pipelines Required Skill: 16 years of relevant experience Experience in a technical architect role In-depth knowledge of Integrated applications Agile experience is preferred Excellent communication skills. Ability to problem solve complex IT issues. 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.