Role Overview
Cognizant is hiring a mid-level Java MSB + AWS Engineer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Kolkata. Part of Cognizant's Backend hiring, posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Summary
Serve as a senior software engineer designing and building secure microservices based mortgage loan solutions using modern Java Spring Boot Microservices AWS Managed Services with serverless computing [AWS Lambda Step Functions SQS SNS ECS EKS] Terraform scripts [Good to have] and SQL, ensuring high performance reliability and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross functional teams to improve digital lending experiences for customers and partners.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable microservices based applications using modern Java and Spring Boot to support end to end mortgage loan processing with high performance and maintainability
- Develop robust backend components that implement complex mortgage business rules while ensuring code quality readability and reusability
- Implement event driven workflows using Kafka to enable reliable integration between loan origination underwriting servicing and external partner systems
- Optimize SQL based data access layers to handle large volumes of mortgage transactions while maintaining data integrity accuracy and traceability
- Apply secure coding practices and implement authentication authorization and data protection controls aligned with mortgage and financial regulatory expectations
- Collaborate with product owners business analysts and mortgage operations teams to refine technical requirements and translate them into clear implementation plans
- Work closely with quality engineers to define test strategies create automated tests and ensure that all mortgage loan scenarios are validated across services
- Troubleshoot production issues in hybrid environments by analyzing logs metrics and traces and implement durable fixes that prevent recurrence
- Use AWS services for deployment configuration and monitoring of Java microservices to ensure reliable operation in cloud and hybrid setups
- Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines by improving build scripts test coverage and deployment automation for Java and Spring services
- Review peer code and provide constructive feedback that improves performance robustness and compliance with internal engineering standards
- Document service contracts data models technical decisions and operational runbooks in a clear manner so that teams can support and extend mortgage platforms efficiently
- Engage in regular refinement and planning sessions to estimate effort identify technical risks and deliver features within agreed timelines f
Qualifications
- Apply a strong command of Java seventeen core Java concepts and object oriented design to build reliable mortgage loan applications
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture to design loosely coupled services tailored for mortgage life cycle events
- Use solid experience with Kafka to design topics consumer patterns and message flows that suit mortgage origination approval and servicing processes
- Exhibit proven skills in SQL database design query tuning and transaction management for financial data sets common in mortgage platforms
- Employ practical knowledge of AWS services related to compute storage and networking to deploy and operate Java based mortgage applications in the cloud
- Bring prior hands on experience in mortgage loan domain including origination underwriting closing and servicing to make informed technical decisions
- Show capability to work independently and while coordinating effectively with distributed teams during schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Java MSB + AWS Engineer position at Cognizant?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Cognizant. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Java MSB + AWS Engineer role at Cognizant remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Kolkata. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Java MSB + AWS Engineer at Cognizant earn?
Cognizant has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Java MSB + AWS Engineer role at Cognizant posted?
This role was posted on June 7, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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