Senior Java Application Support Engineer - Hybrid

Senior Java Application Support Engineer - Hybrid

Important Disclaimers:

Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

In this role, you will:

• Work actively with team members to analyse and resolve application issues

• Identify defects, discrepancies, and trends by ways of code debugging or log analysis

• Manage incidents and effectively communicate with users, application owners and senior stakeholders across all areas

• Improve application stability and performance by observing patterns, recurring failures and/or issues, and advise application owners on permanent fixes accordingly

Location : New York, USA

Work model : Hybrid

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, NY Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 6+ years of experience in application support, with demonstrable experience in ITSM process.

• Proficiency in programming language - Java

• Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems. Should be proficient in unix commands and shell scripting

• Strong Experience in SQL, should be proficient in writing complex queries, PL/SQL.

• Strong ability to understand, debug, and optimize code.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to detect root causes and implement effective solutions.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 10/24/2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $46K – 93K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate .

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.