Java, Azure Architect

Cognizant Digital Practice helps clients reinvent products, experiences, and business models to build new value, differentiation, and drive revenue in the digital economy. We take an Experience centered approach which uses human insights to take ideas from vision to outcome and building end to end experience led solutions that enables brands to transform their customer and employee experiences using design, marketing, and commerce capabilities.

Location: Chicago IL (Hybrid)

*Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US*

Roles & Responsibilities:

Craft and develop architectures for sophisticated security services on the public Cloud (Azure)

Providing architectural consultation to various applications teams on Security aspects

Designing Solutions in Microsoft Azure as per project specifications and needs

Develop code efficiently, perform proof of concepts which meets industry standards and regulations

Perform testing viz., unit testing, integration testing etc

Work with clients to ensure smooth and successful implementation, delivery and deployment of solutions

Maintain existing code base for any bugs or fixes

Participate actively in Agile ceremonies

Supply to user documentation of products, work well with collaborators proactively to promptly respond, resolve or remediate issues

Qualifications:

Should have minimum 12+ experience of IT experience with 5 years as an Architect

Experience of working on Cloud based – Java applications

Enterprise Java, Spring, XML/XSLT, JSON

Spring Boot, Spring Security, REST API using Microservice Architecture

Experience crafting on Azure Cloud and different cloud services

Experience in monitoring and building resilient architectures

API Management, API design, Swagger documentation

Very good experience in OAuth, OIDC, OpenID Connect, Authentication and Authorization

Good experience in documenting designs and articulating, teamwork

Experience in unit testing, load testing and code documentation

Experience in SQL, Relational Databases, HTML and ORM technology, such as JPA2 and Hibernate.

Application integration using API, REST and SOAP web services

Experience with Service Oriented Architecture applications and cloud-based services, preferably PCF or Public Cloud

Azure DevOps CI/CD, Bamboo, GIT

API Management tools (Layer7 API Developer Portal, Azure APIM.)

Technical familiarity with Identity access management tools like OKTA, Oracle Access Manager,

Experience in Financial Services is a plus

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skills fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.

If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.