Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong. Cognizant is seeking a JAVA Technical Lead Developer to join our team. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Role: JAVA Technical Lead Developer

Experience: Minimum of 8 – 12 years of experience is mandatorily required

Applications will be accepted until July 4, 2025.

Location: We are ideally looking for candidates willing to work in a hybrid model from the client location in New York, NY. Remote work is not an option.

Hybrid Model – Day 1 Onsite

Hybrid Model – 3 days at Client’s Office & 2 days Remote, each week

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure full-stack applications.
• Architect solutions using best practices and ensure clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Drive frontend development using ExtJS or other modern JS frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Implement RESTful APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot preferred).
• Ensure integration with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and third-party APIs.
• Lead agile ceremonies like sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security across both frontend and backend layers.
• Handle deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Required Skills:

Frontend:

• Strong experience with ExtJS or Vue.js (preferred), or solid hands-on with other frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue.js
• Deep understanding of DOM, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML5, CSS3
• Strong in writing SQL queries and optimization

Backend (Java):

• Strong proficiency in Java 8+, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Good understanding of microservices architecture

Databases:

• RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)

DevOps & Tools:

• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)

Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $105,000/year - $125,000/year.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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

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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

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.