Cognizant

Java Technical Lead

Cognizant
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2 days ago
Atlanta, GA, USAStaff+
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$70k - $117k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
  • Define architecture and coding standards and conduct design and code reviews focused on scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Provide technical direction, mentor junior and mid-level developers, and serve as the primary technical contact for technical and business stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot complex distributed systems and critical production issues.
  • Lead Agile delivery activities including sprint planning, technical estimation, backlog refinement, and delivery alignment using JIRA.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of Java application development experience, including experience leading development teams and providing technical direction for enterprise-scale applications.
  • Advanced proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Experience defining technical standards, conducting design and code reviews, and applying scalable and maintainable application-development practices.
  • Experience leading teams in an Agile delivery model, including sprint planning, technical estimation, and delivery management using JIRA.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed systems and production environments.
  • Preferred experience mentoring developers and collaborating with architects, product stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
  • Preferred experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or generative AI and AI-assisted software development tools.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work requiring three days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Johns Creek, Georgia.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • 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.
  • Eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on performance.
Cognizant

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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