Cognizant

Java Technical Lead

Cognizant$100K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience developing enterprise Java applications.
  • Strong familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services for compute and storage.
  • Experience with AI and multi-agent systems, particularly Claude AI.
  • Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
  • Strong skills in Git for source code management and release management.
  • Experience in creating automated testing frameworks.
  • Ability to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of enterprise-grade Java applications using modern engineering principles.
  • Configure multi-agent AI solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Translate product requirements into actionable development tasks during Agile ceremonies.
  • Drive automated testing and CI/CD best practices for software quality and delivery speed.
  • Promote secure coding standards and ensure operational excellence.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
About the role

As a Java Technical Lead, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and leading the delivery of scalable Java applications and AI-powered solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and multi-agent AI technologies. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, architects, technical leads, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, innovative, and high-performing solutions.
In this role, you will:
  • Lead the design, development, and enhancement of enterprise-grade Java applications using modern software engineering principles and reusable architecture.
  • Configure and support multi-agent AI solutions using Claude AI and cloud-native services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions and actionable development tasks through active participation in Agile ceremonies.
  • Drive automated testing, CI/CD implementation, and deployment best practices to improve software quality, reliability, and delivery speed.
  • Promote secure coding standards, identify vulnerabilities, and implement remediation measures while ensuring operational excellence.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Woonsocket, Rhode Island or within the United States. 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
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java and related technologies.
  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including compute, storage, messaging, and managed cloud services.
  • Experience designing, configuring, and supporting AI-powered or multi-agent systems, preferably using Claude AI or similar Large Language Model (LLM) platforms.
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, or similar technologies.
  • Strong expertise with Git-based source code management, branching strategies, code reviews, and release management.
  • Experience developing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and functional testing frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify security vulnerabilities and implement secure coding best practices.
  • Experience automating development and operational processes through scripting and tooling.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work directly with product teams and business partners.
  • Proven leadership, accountability, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

These Will Help You Stand Out
  • Experience in healthcare, pharmacy technology, or other regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of RXConnect or similar pharmacy domain platforms.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
  • Familiarity with observability and monitoring solutions, including logging, tracing, and alerting tools within GCP environments.
  • Knowledge of API design, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-driven application design.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until August 3rd, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $150,000 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.

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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