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.