Jr. Software Engineer

About the Position

Job Title: Jr. Software Engineer

Job Summary:

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.

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

• Core Skills:

  • Java
  • RESTful services
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Relational databases
  • Version control

• Secondary Skills:

  • Modern web technologies
  • Unit testing
  • Integration testing
  • Regression testing
  • Secure coding practices
  • DevOps
  • Continuous learning

Job Location

São Paulo (Hybrid)

About the Company

About Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider that bridges the gap between AI investment and business value for our clients by building full-stack AI solutions. Leveraging our deep expertise in industry, business processes, and engineering, we embed the unique business context of organizations into technology systems, unlocking human potential to deliver proven results and help global companies stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Learn more at cognizant.ai.

Additional Employment Information

The compensation information provided in this posting is accurate as of the date listed. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applicants may be asked to participate in a video or in-person interview. During each interview, you may be asked to present a currently valid state or government-issued identification.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in recruitment and selection.

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