Cognizant

Lead Java Developer

Cognizant$84K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Strong proficiency in Angular JS, Java, and Spring Boot
  • Expertise in AWS cloud services and SQL database management
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with complex technical issues
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Proactive approach to learning new tools and technologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-quality software applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalable solutions on AWS
  • Utilize SQL for database management and optimization
  • Implement best practices for code quality and maintainability
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues for application performance
  • Participate in code reviews for coding standards adherence
  • Provide mentorship to junior developers

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Lead Java Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Developer with deep hands-on experience building scalable backend applications and event-driven systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and microservices, along with a proactive mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security)
  • Work extensively on Kafka-based streaming and messaging systems
  • Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices
  • Develop and maintain automated test cases (unit, integration, and end-to-end)
  • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues using tools like Dynatrace
  • Create and maintain technical documentation using Confluence
  • Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as QA, DevOps, and Product
  • Ensure code quality through reviews and adherence to coding standards
  • Take a proactive approach in identifying risks, improvements, and optimizations
Required Qualifications / Must-Have Skills
  • 10+ years of experience in Java development with strong proficiency in Java 8/11/17+
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring MVC
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience with Apache Kafka in event-driven architectures
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and distributed systems
  • Experience developing and maintaining automated test cases including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
  • Familiarity with application monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Dynatrace
  • Experience creating technical documentation and knowledge-sharing content using Confluence
  • Strong collaboration, code review, and problem-solving skills in cross-functional engineering environments

  • Location: Toronto, Canada

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:

The annual salary for this position is between $84K - $130K 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.

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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Learn more about Cognizant
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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