Hiring: Sr. Java Backend Engineer (Microservices & Kafka) Company: Cognizant Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 20:58:00 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Azure, Couchbase, Docker, Event-Driven, GCP, Java, Kafka, Kotlin, Kubernetes, LLM, Micronaut, Microservices, Phoenix, PostgreSQL, Python, Quarkus, RAG, REST, RESTful, Spring Boot, Systems Design, Vert.x, Webhooks About the job Required Skills: •To join our engineering team and play a key role in building scalable, high-performance backend systems. This role focuses on developing event-driven, microservices-based architectures using modern Java frameworks and messaging technologies. •Design and develop reactive microservices using •Java 8+ and frameworks such as Spring Boot or Vert.x •Kafka and asynchronous communication patterns to build robust event-driven systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment •Software development and system design decisions •This position requires a self-driven engineer who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments •, is comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoys experimenting with new approaches. You will be expected to take ownership of your work, support high-availability platforms •, and collaborate effectively with teammates while maintaining strong communication and a team-first mindset. Qualifications: •Strong hands-on experience with Java 8+ (Kotlin is a plus) •Proven experience building microservices-based architectures •Solid experience designing and developing RESTful APIs •In-depth knowledge of application design and software development best practices •Exposure to NoSQL databases such as Couchbase or similar •Proven ability to support high-availability, mission-critical systems •Operational familiarity with cloud-based and distributed system architectures •Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and provide constructive feedback •Self-motivated and able to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Compensation: •$69,000 - $125,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!