Solution Architect (Java, spring boot and microservice)

**Key Responsibilities:** Solution Design & Strategy: Proactively drive the selection and design of relevant technical solutions, ensuring they are simple, scalable, and easily enhanced over time. Security Focus: Maintain a strong working knowledge of security aspects essential for external-facing applications. Embed security considerations into every phase of solution discussion and design. Hands-on Contribution: Act as a hands-on driver for project tasks. While not a primary coding role, the associate must be proactive and willing to step in to code when necessary to keep momentum high, especially during onshore hours. Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Work effectively with the broader team to understand the technical landscape. Drive technical conversations and contribute meaningfully to the selection of solutions, acting as a technical contributor rather than a passive information relay. Scope & Requirement Analysis: Thoroughly question and understand the scope and requirements before proposing or jumping into solutions to ensure alignment and accuracy. Angular Engagement: Utilize Angular knowledge to identify potential front-end solutions and effectively drive relevant discussions with development teams. **Required Skills & Experience** 12+ years of proficiency in Java, spring boot and microservice Cloud experience preferably Azure Solutions Engineering Mindset: Proven ability to provide simpler, easily enhanced, and scalable solutions. Security Expertise (Critical): Demonstrable working knowledge of security best practices for web applications, particularly those exposed to external clients. Proactive & Hands-on: A track record of being a self-starter and driver who is willing to get hands-on and contribute directly (including code, if needed) to keep project progress on track. Web Technologies: Strong conceptual understanding of front-end technologies and architecture, specifically with Angular. Collaboration & Communication: Excellent ability to work with a broader team, understand the technical landscape, and drive constructive technical discussions. Note---This is a highly engaged contributor role, not a purely lead or offshore-management position. **Work model :** We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. **Work Authorization:** Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization now or in future for this role. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications will be accepted until Nov 21 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $ 88,690K -$ 179,000K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans **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. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.