About the role

We are looking for a motivated Junior Java Full Stack Developer (d/f/m) with good German communication skills to join our growing engineering team at an Insurance Client. The ideal candidate should have foundational full-stack development knowledge, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate in a bilingual (German/English) environment. This role involves working on end-to-end application development, maintenance, and enhancement for enterprise systems.

In this role you will:

Backend Development

• Develop and maintain backend components using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.

• Support integration with databases such as MySQL / PostgreSQL / Oracle.

• Assist in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code following coding standards.

• Participate in debugging, issue resolution, and performance tuning.

Frontend Development

• Build responsive web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular / React / Vue.js (basic knowledge acceptable).

• Collaborate with UI/UX teams to implement user interfaces and improve usability.

DevOps & Tools

• Use Git for version control and participate in code reviews.

• Work with CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) under guidance.

• Learn and adopt containerization basics (Docker knowledge is a plus).

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with senior developers, testers, and business analysts.

• Communicate effectively with German-speaking stakeholders and team members.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible.
Based on this role’s business requirements, this position is hybrid or remote and open to qualified applicants anywhere in Germany.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on client or project requirements.

What you need to have to be considered

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in Java development.

· Basic knowledge of: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs

· Frontend frameworks (Angular/React/Vue.js)

· Relational Databases (SQL)

· Familiarity with Git, Junit, and build tools such as Maven/Gradle.

· Understanding of software development principles (OOP, MVC, microservices basics).

· German language proficiency (language level B1 or above the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)) is mandatory.

· Good English communication skills.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience using AI such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude in daily development workflows

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).

• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.

• Basic understanding of DevOps practices.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.

• Team player with a proactive, responsible attitude.

• Ability to work in multicultural and multilingual environments.

• Attention to detail and passion for building high-quality software.

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 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected 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.