Java Full Stack Engineer

Position: Java Full Stack Engineer Client: Cognizant Employment Type: W2 Contract Location: Bridgewater, NJ / Irving, TX / Miami, FL Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week Job Overview Workiy Inc. is seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Engineer for a contract opportunity with Cognizant, supporting one of its end clients.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and modern frontend technologies such as React or Angular.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java-based enterprise applications. Develop backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Build responsive frontend applications using React or Angular. Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services. Work with relational databases and optimize application performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional development, testing, and DevOps teams. Participate in code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and production support. Support cloud-based application development and deployment. Follow Agile development practices and contribute to delivering high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

Technical Skills and Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Java (Java 8/11/17 or later). Proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Framework. Experience designing and developing microservices. Strong understanding of REST APIs and enterprise integrations. Experience with React.js or Angular. Knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle. Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices. Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications is an advantage. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Additional Requirements Must be comfortable with a W2 contract arrangement. Must be available to work onsite 3 days per week in Bridgewater, NJ, Irving, TX, or Miami, FL. Relevant enterprise Java full-stack development experience. Candidates actively seeking new opportunities are preferred.