Cognizant
Java Developer (AWS)
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- Chennai
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Experience
- Lead-level role
- Pay
- ₹8–18 LPA (Est.)
- Type
- Full-time job, Developer
- Added
- 26 September 2026
About this role
Cognizant is a technology services provider, and this Chennai-based hybrid role sits in its Technology & Engineering category. The developer builds cloud-native backend applications using Java, Spring Boot microservices, Python, containers and CI pipelines on AWS. Work includes designing scalable and secure backend systems, writing automation scripts and internal tools, and supporting production. It also involves vulnerability management, such as triaging and tracking security issues. It suits a self-driven developer with Python, Java and AWS experience who can work with minimal supervision.
Cognizant was hiring for Java Developer (AWS), a full-time role based in Chennai (hybrid).
Who can apply: Lead-level role. Skills: Java, Python, AWS, Spring Boot, Docker.
This opening has closed (closed on 2026-10-11). Open roles like it are listed on this page and at hirastra.com/jobs.
What you'll do
- Build, enhance and maintain backend services using Python and Java
- Design and implement scalable, reliable and secure backend architectures
- Develop automation scripts and internal tools to improve operational efficiency
- Handle ad hoc engineering tasks, script writing and production support
- Identify, triage, track and support remediation of security vulnerabilities
- Contribute to performance tuning, monitoring and continuous improvement
What you need
- Strong programming experience in Python and Java
- Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native development
- Good understanding of scalable backend systems, including performance, reliability and security
- Experience handling operational and ad hoc tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of vulnerability management and secure development practices
- Strong scripting and problem-solving skills
Skills
- Java
- Python
- AWS
- Spring Boot
- Docker
"Est." = Hirastra's estimate based on market data, not an official figure.
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