Sr. Java Backend Developer

cognits· Delivery
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About this role

Java Backend Engineer


Education & Certifications
Secondary degree diploma preferably University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Professional Experience

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and maintaining production-grade software systems
  • Proven track record of delivering scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software within Agile development environments
  • Experience collaborating in globally distributed engineering teams and contributing to cross-functional technical initiatives


Core Engineering Competencies

System Architecture & Design

  • Defines and implements software components, systems, and services with consideration for scalability, maintainability, and performance
  • Makes thoughtful architectural decisions aligned with business goals and technical best practices

Agile Delivery & Engineering Practices

  • Actively participates in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews)
  • Supports continuous delivery practices, source control strategies, and iterative development workflows

Quality, Testing & Documentation

  • Writes modular, reusable, and testable code
  • Designs and maintains automated test coverage (unit, integration, and/or end-to-end tests)
  • Produces clear and concise technical documentation for both implementation and processes

Collaboration & Communication

  • Works effectively in a cross-functional environment with designers, product managers, QA, and fellow engineers
  • Provides technical mentorship and supports knowledge sharing within the team
  • Engages with stakeholders (including client-side engineers) to drive clarity and shared understanding of technical solutions

Release, Risk, and Change Management

  • Supports and/or leads release management, ensuring smooth deployment cycles
  • Identifies and mitigates technical risks early in the development process
  • Participates in onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure knowledge continuity and team stability
  • Embraces change management best practices during feature rollouts and system upgrades

Soft Skills & Leadership

  • Autonomous problem-solver with strong ownership mindset
  • Clear, confident communicator in English
  • Advocates for clean code, performance, security, and accessibility

Technical requirements:


Backend Skills

  • Database
    •  Relational
    • Oracle
    • Postgres
  • NoSQL
    • Cassandra / DynamoDB / etc
  • Java
    • Coding to a high standard of quality
    • Database access: JDBC / JDBI
    • Testing: JUnit / Mockito
  • Web Services
    • REST
    • OpenAPI
    • Jersey / Jetty
    •  Jackson
    • Spring (optional)
  • Deployment
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
  • Build Tools
    •  Gradle (Preferred)
    •  Maven
  • Other

 GraphQL experience a plus

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the Sr. Java Backend Developer job at cognits remote?
Yes, this Sr. Java Backend Developer position at cognits is remote, with team members based in Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Sr. Java Backend Developer role at cognits full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Sr. Java Backend Developer role in the Delivery department at cognits.
Which team or department does the Sr. Java Backend Developer at cognits belong to?
This Sr. Java Backend Developer position is part of the Delivery department at cognits. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Sr. Java Backend Developer job at cognits posted?
This Sr. Java Backend Developer position at cognits was posted on Apr 24, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Sr. Java Backend Developer
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