Senior Backend Developer

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead web development projects for major international customers. If you have a strong passion for Java and Web Applications, this role will allow you to learn and develop new skills and contribute to the growth of Cognizant Netcentric.

Your role includes:

• Developing and maintaining enterprise class websites
• Leading and coaching teams of developers
• Estimating development tasks, pointing out risks, required provisions and limitations in the process
• Performing regular code reviews and sharing best practices
• Defining release strategies (including branching, Continuous Integration and development workflows)

What we require:

• Experience in leading Java based web projects
• Build tools like Maven
• Experience with Spring Boot
• Experience with Cloud SQL (Postgres), Terraform, Tekton (GCP pipeline), Pubsub (Events), Apigee (Gateway)
• Knowledge about cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, etc), containerisation or microservices
• Experience with NodeJs and GraphQL
• Version control tools, especially Git
• Experience developing RESTful Web Services
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Design patterns and clean code
• Strong capacity to identify requirements and define technical solutions
• Functional Programming
• Experience with Continuous Integration Tools
• Experience integrating third party systems
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written English language skills

What makes us smile to see on your CV:

• Hands-on experience with any kind of CMS (e.g. Adobe Experience Manager)
• OSGi Declarative services
• A proactive mind-set and enthusiasm for continuous learning
• Receiving and giving feedback is familiar to you and you’re cool with it
• Eligibility to work within the EU and/or Switzerland

At Cognizant Netcentric you get:

• Permanent contract
• 30 working days of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Recognition bonus system
• Private health insurance
• Apple work equipment
• WFH equipment + welcome package
• WFH monthly expenses compensation
• Access to Udemy courses
• Adobe certification
• Sponsored gym membership
• Tax-free benefits (ticket restaurant, kindergarten and transport)
• A dynamic and international team
• Everyone has a voice; we are a Holacracy organisation