Cognizant

Java Technical Lead

Cognizant
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21 hours ago
Columbus, GA, USAStaff+
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$71k - $112k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and microservices.
  • Modernize legacy and monolithic applications into scalable cloud-native solutions.
  • Architect and develop RESTful APIs and enterprise integrations.
  • Ensure application scalability, performance, reliability, and security across cloud environments.
  • Support CI/CD, containerization, and Kubernetes-based deployments.
  • Lead application modernization, cloud migration, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Guide development teams through complex integration initiatives and provide solution design and code quality governance.
  • Contribute to customer decisioning and personalization initiatives using Pega platforms and emerging AI technologies where applicable.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Java application development, including at least 2 years in a Technical Lead role.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.
  • Expertise in microservices architecture and REST API development.
  • Experience with Azure cloud services and Kubernetes-based container orchestration.
  • Strong knowledge of Node.js, Angular versions 13–16, and modern web application development.
  • Architecture and solution design experience is preferred.
  • Exposure to enterprise architecture practices is preferred.
  • Experience with Pega Platform and Pega Customer Decision Hub is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Columbus, GA, or Atlanta, GA.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, subject to eligibility.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan and contributions.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program based on performance and applicable plan terms.

Tech Stack

AngularAzureJavaKubernetesNode.jsSpring Boot

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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