Cognizant

Java Full Stack Technical Lead

Cognizant$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of software development experience, specifically in Java Full Stack.
  • Proven experience as a Technical Lead with client interaction and team management.
  • Strong skills in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with front-end technologies like Angular and TypeScript.
  • Proficient with build tools and CI/CD pipelines such as Maven, Gradle, and Git.
  • Knowledge of cloud and DevOps technologies including Docker and Azure DevOps.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of application features from design to production support.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to convert business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Guide development teams through complex technical challenges and elevate delivery quality.
  • Design and build secure, high-performance full stack applications using Java and modern technologies.
  • Engage in Agile activities including sprint planning and code reviews.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with contributions.
  • Disability coverage, both long-term and short-term.
  • Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
  • Opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Java Full Stack Technical Lead, you will make an impact by leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications while partnering closely with client stakeholders and distributed delivery teams. You will be a valued member of the technology team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, architects, developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. In this role, you will: Lead end-to-end delivery of application features and user stories from design and development through deployment and production support. Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions. Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, helping resolve complex technical challenges and ensuring delivery excellence. Design and develop secure, high-performance full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern front-end technologies. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, execution, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. 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 per week at the client location in Fort Worth, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered 9+ years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Java Full Stack development. Proven experience in a Technical Lead role managing client interactions, technical delivery, and team coordination. Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Hands-on experience with front-end technologies including Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and responsive web design. Experience with build and deployment tools including Maven, Gradle, Git, JUnit, Mockito, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong knowledge of cloud and DevOps technologies including GitHub, Azure DevOps, Docker, and Amazon Corretto 17. Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments and delivering sprint-based development initiatives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across onsite and offshore teams. These will help you stand out Experience with React, Lit, Node.js, or other modern front-end frameworks. Prior experience in the Airline industry or aviation-related technology programs. Hands-on experience with IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code, Postman, SoapUI, Dynatrace, Grafana, LogDNA, and related development tools. Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale distributed systems. Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Note: Certain roles may require candidates to attend in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project requirements. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is 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.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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