
Jr. Software Engineer
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About the Position
Jr. Software Engineer
Contribute as a junior software engineer in a hybrid work model building and enhancing Java full stack applications that support key business processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that improve customer experiences and create measurable value for the organization and society through reliable digital services.
Publicación: ago 13 2026
Ubicación: Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Categoría: Technology & Engineering
Modelo de trabajo: Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Develop clean, efficient, and well-structured Java-based backend components that follow established coding standards and directly support critical business functionality for scalable enterprise applications.
- Implement responsive and accessible frontend features using modern web technologies that integrate seamlessly with Java services to deliver intuitive user experiences for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in requirement analysis sessions with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into clear technical tasks that contribute to predictable delivery of software features.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and peers in a hybrid work environment to review code, resolve defects, and share knowledge that improves overall team productivity and software quality.
- Execute unit, integration, and regression tests for full-stack features to ensure reliability, maintainability, and compliance with company quality guidelines and industry expectations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues in development and test environments to minimize production incidents and enhance system stability for end users.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation for services, endpoints, data models, and user interface flows so that future enhancements and support activities can be performed efficiently.
- Follow secure coding practices and organization policies to protect data privacy and system integrity, thereby supporting the company mission of creating trustworthy digital solutions for society.
- Coordinate with DevOps and operations teams to support build, deployment, and monitoring activities for Java full-stack applications in day shift without requiring travel.
- Optimize queries and service interactions within the application stack to improve response times and resource utilization, which helps reduce operational costs and environmental impact of computing resources.
- Engage in continuous learning by exploring new Java frameworks, frontend libraries, and testing tools so that project solutions remain modern, competitive, and aligned with emerging industry trends.
- Support incident analysis and minor production issue investigations during assigned hours by providing root cause inputs and suggestions that reduce future recurrence and improve user satisfaction.
- Contribute to team ceremonies including planning, grooming, and retrospectives by sharing progress, raising risks early, and suggesting improvements that enhance delivery outcomes in hybrid collaboration.
Requirements
- Demonstrate foundational proficiency in Java programming, object-oriented concepts, and standard libraries enabling effective contribution to backend feature development and bug fixing.
- Apply practical understanding of full-stack principles including RESTful services, database interactions, and modern web interfaces to support end-to-end solution implementation.
- Utilize basic skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or equivalent frontend frameworks to build and refine user interfaces that are usable, maintainable, and aligned with design guidelines.
- Show familiarity with relational databases and query design to assist with data access layer implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting in application workflows.
- Practice version control with common tools and branching workflows to manage code changes, collaborate with peers, and maintain traceability of feature development.
- Exhibit problem-solving and analytical abilities to investigate issues, break down complex tasks, and propose clear technical approaches under guidance from more experienced engineers.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid model
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full-stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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