Lead Java Developer

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Lead Java Engineer with experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers 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 in order to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.
Cognizant Digital Engineering If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.

Location: New York

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance Java 15+ applications using advanced Java technologies and frameworks.

Develop and manage microservices using Spring Boot 3.5.

Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker in a cloud-native environment.

Implement event-driven architectures and work with Kafka and MQ for real-time messaging and event management.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Troubleshoot, optimize, and refactor code to improve performance, scalability, and security.

Stay up-to-date with the latest Java frameworks, tools, and cloud technologies.

Follow best practices in software development, including testing, code reviews, and documentation.

Qualification

8+ years of hands-on experience in Java 15+ development with a strong understanding of advanced Java concepts.

Proficiency in building REST, microservices using Spring Boot 3.3.5.

Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization and working in a cloud-native environment.

Strong expertise in Kafka and MQ for message queuing and event-driven systems.

Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.

Experience with version control tools such as Git and familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.

Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.

Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and other testing frameworks.

The annual salary for this position is between $95,000 - $120,000 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.

Travel: 0-5%
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion-for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.
If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

About Cognizant Digital Engineering
Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy-and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.
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