Java Full Stack Engineer

We are creating two new UK engineering teams and are looking for the most innovative, forward-thinking engineers with a growth mindset and an appetite for challenging our approach to software development. If you are open-minded, willing to learn and passionate about building software using great engineering practices then we want to talk to you.

These new teams will be using a variety of tech stacks and working with code, data, and configuration to rapidly deploy capabilities across EMEA markets to fill critical market needs using an inner source model. The successful applicants will be experienced software engineers with a curiosity for diving into new codebases and working in a variety of technologies to power and protect the growth of our International Card Services business.

When considering whether an Engineer is a great fit for our team, we won't focus solely on languages used or experience, but their ability to think creatively, approach problems with an intelligent mindset, and above all their passion to Make Stuff Happen! We are looking for good communicators who feel comfortable reaching out to other teams and working through problems in a collaborative way.

You will own/be accountable for:

• Deliver features with a focus on quality, predictability and throughput


• Be comfortable working in a nimble, agile environment which embraces uncertainty and evolving requirements


• Collaborate with engineers from other teams to align on design and contribution guidelines


• Identify engineering challenges and drive them through to a positive outcome


• Ensure our solutions are testable, intuitive and easy to maintain


• Drive good engineering principles, patterns, and practices


• Be an advocate for great developer experience


• Participate in design and code reviews


• Celebrate team achievements and failures


• Participate in hackathons, paid 5 days of self-development, innovation and product roadshows


We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Essential skills - Java 8+, Spring,Spring boot, microservices,Openshift cloud ,Webservices (SOAP and RESTful) ,GIT ,Maven ,work Domain Skills, Micro services, React JS, Angular JS;


• Desired - Go, Phython, Couchbase, Cassandra, Mongo, Event driven programming paradigm using Kakfa, Solace, MQContinuous Integration
  
  Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.
  
  A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide


• A comprehensive training programme


• An exciting international environment


• Opportunity to work for the large multinationals and other leading companies


• Personal development in hard and soft skills