Lead Java Full Stack Developer

Description - External
About the role

Our practice is seeking a highly qualified
Lead Java Full Stack Developer
with experience in developing and building impactful, scalable, enterprise applications.

Our Developers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users.

Our developers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.

Work Model
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. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Work Authorization: **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**
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-quality software solutions using Spring Boot, Java, and Core Java.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to ensure best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation to support the software development process.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and security standards are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure smooth operation of software applications.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the software development process.
• Ensure software solutions are scalable, maintainable, and meet performance requirements.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical strategy of the company.
• Implement best practices for software development, including version control, testing, and continuous integration.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide regular updates on project progress and address any concerns.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methodologies to enhance team productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrate proficiency in Angular 13-16, Spring Boot, and Core Java to develop robust applications.
• Exhibit strong skills in JUnit5 and SONARQUBE for maintaining high software quality standards.
• Show expertise in Oracle Weblogic JMS for efficient messaging and communication.
• Possess knowledge in YAML and XML for effective configuration management.
• Have experience with jMock for unit testing and mocking components.
• Utilize GIT for version control and collaboration in development processes.
• Demonstrate ability to optimize applications on Linux platforms for performance and scalability.
• Experience in the Cards & Payments domain is a plus, showcasing domain knowledge and expertise.

Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until January 20, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 – $117,000 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.