Senior Java Developer (AI, Kafka): Designing and building scalable Java applications with an accent on event‑driven architectures, data access layers, and GenAI‑powered development tools. Focus on optimizing persistence technologies, integrating distributed messaging systems, and enhancing code quality with AI tools.

Location: Hybrid (Lisbon, Portugal)

Company

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications using Spring and/or Quarkus frameworks.
• Integrate distributed messaging systems, primarily Apache Kafka, to support resilient, event‑driven architectures.
• Build and optimize data access layers across various persistence technologies including NoSQL and managed services.
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies...