Java Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Java Full Stack Developer
Location: McLean, VA

Job Description

Cognizant is looking for an experienced Java Full Stack Developer to join a high-impact team in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong backend expertise in Java and modern frontend experience, along with a passion for building scalable, enterprise-grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java/J2EE technologies
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate
• Build responsive and interactive UI components using Angular/React
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Work with databases to design and optimize queries and schemas
• Follow Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Ensure application security, scalability, and reliability

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate
• Frontend experience with Angular or React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Experience with RESTful Web Services & Microservices architecture
• Strong SQL skills with databases like Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Experience with Git, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills