Java Full Stack Developer (React/Azure)

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March 7, 2026
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Job Description

Company Overview

Cognizant is a leading global IT services and consulting company that delivers innovative technology solutions to clients across industries. The organization emphasizes hybrid work models, career growth, and employee well-being programs. This role focuses on building scalable, full-stack applications leveraging Java, Spring Boot, React, and Azure Cloud technologies.

Job Title

Java Full Stack Developer (React/Azure)

Location & Work Model

  • Hybrid role: 3 days/week onsite at a client or Cognizant office (location based on project requirements)
  • Flexibility with remote work on non-onsite days
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Experience Required

  • 10+ years of software development experience with strong backend and frontend exposure

Job Summary / Purpose of Position

The Java Full Stack Developer will design, develop, integrate, and deploy high-performance web applications. The role involves both backend services in Java/Spring Boot and modern front-end development in React/TypeScript, along with experience in legacy UI frameworks, cloud integration, and system monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend components using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs
  • Build modern, responsive UI components with React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks
  • Utilize jQuery, ExtJS, and JSON for dynamic UI behavior and client-server communication
  • Integrate LogStash for logging, analytics, and data ingestion
  • Deploy, scale, and maintain applications on Azure Cloud using services like App Services, Functions, Storage, and DevOps pipelines
  • Implement microservices, integration patterns, and API orchestration
  • Collaborate with architects, QA, DevOps, and product teams to deliver scalable solutions
  • Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and maintain technical documentation
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the full stack

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, REST API development
  • Expertise in React.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript
  • Experience with jQuery and ExtJS for legacy/custom UI components
  • Practical knowledge of JSON, data binding, and client-server communication
  • Experience using LogStash for logging, monitoring, and pipelines
  • Strong Azure Cloud integration experience (App Services, Functions, Storage, DevOps pipelines)
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems
  • Proficient in Git-based version control (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos)
  • Solid debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills

Salary & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: $81,337 – $153,000, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program
  • Benefits include:
    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
    • Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off
    • 401(k) plan and contributions
    • Long-term/Short-term Disability
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan