**Senior Backend (Java) Developer** English and Spanish Required / Spain-based Are you one of those **Backend Engineers** who loves to learn from and teach your colleagues, push yourself to the limit, and take part in very demanding projects with the latest technology? At **Cognizant Spain** we have got the Team that you’ll want to be part of: great colleagues to count on, continuous training, and interesting projects! We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AWS SQL Spring Boot Java and MySQL. This role involves developing and maintaining software solutions that align with our companys objectives. Why choose us? + **HIGH QUALITY PROJECTS.** You will take part in demanding international projects. Show us what you’re made of! + **LATEST TECHNOLOGIES.** We know you love the fascinating world of Back-end, which is why you’ll continue to grow in this field. + **LEARNING** . Your current knowledge is never enough, is it? You’ll have access to learning platforms that will train you to become an expert or even start learning one of those skills you know you’ve been wanting to study. + **TEAMWORK** . This team will always be there for you! We know you’re tough and have a “no task too small” attitude, but you’ll always have a talented teammate to count on if you need to! + **INTERNATIONAL TEAM** . If you stand out among your peers because you’ve got great English communication skills, you’ll be able to put that to good use! If it’s not your strongest suit, don’t worry! Here’s where you can improve it by working alongside teams distributed all around the world. + **CAREER PLAN.** It is a fact, here you’ll grow in every direction: vertically towards gaining more responsibilities and increasing in category, and horizontally towards learning new technologies and becoming an expert in your business. Other benefits that you’ll find: + **Restaurant tickets** for every working day! + **Permanent contract:** you are here to grow with us! + **Referral program:** it’s time to bring your colleagues to an awesome team and get rewarded for it! + **Salary and bonuses:** it’s a matter of reaching an agreement. We’ll discuss it on our first call! What will make you successful in this position? + Possess strong experience in Java and Spring Boot for developing robust applications. + Demonstrate proficiency in AWS for deploying and managing cloud-based solutions. + Have expertise in writing and optimizing SQL queries for MySQL databases. What will be your mission? + Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions using Java and Spring Boot to meet business requirements. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable applications on AWS. + Optimize SQL queries and manage MySQL databases to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage. + Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and adhere to best practices. + Troubleshoot and resolve software defects to enhance system performance and reliability. + Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies. + Ensure software solutions are secure and compliant with industry standards. + Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members. + Document software designs processes and procedures for future reference. + Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation. + Work closely with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for new features. + Implement automated testing to ensure software quality and reduce manual testing efforts. + Monitor application performance and implement improvements as necessary. To sum up! Apply to this position if you want to continue being a successful **Backend Developer** surrounded by a healthy and trendy environment! Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.