About the role

As a Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high‑performing backend and frontend applications that support critical business operations. You will be a valued member of the Technology & Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, SREs, Cloud engineers, QA specialists, and product stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and modern software solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop backend services using Java (8–17) and Spring Boot, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
• Build responsive, modular, and maintainable frontend interfaces using Angular 2+ with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Design, consume, and maintain RESTful APIs, including versioning and documentation best practices.
• Write, evolve, and maintain automated unit tests to ensure high code quality and coverage.
• Develop applications integrated with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL/cache technologies.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Tekton, ensuring smooth and automated releases.
• Deploy and operate applications in containerized environments using Kubernetes, GKE, or OpenShift.

• 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 is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in São Paulo, SP. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.

What you need to have to be considered:

• Solid experience with Java 8–17, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Angular 2+, TypeScript, and modern frontend engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, documentation, and API versioning.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests with high coverage.
• Proven experience with PostgreSQL and at least one NoSQL or cache technology.
• Working experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, ideally Tekton.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, OpenShift, or GKE for container orchestration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar).
• Proficiency with GitHub and modern Git workflows.

These will help you stand out

• Hands-on SRE experience, including SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets.
• Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Hands-on experience with observability tools, ideally Dynatrace, or similar APM platforms.
• Familiarity with GCP Cloud Logging and Cloud Monitoring.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems and contribute to reliability engineering practices.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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.