Cognizant

Lead Java Full Stack Developer - AI-Enabled Applications

Cognizant • $130K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on Java Full Stack development experience.
  • Proficient in Java, REST APIs, and modern front-end frameworks.
  • Familiar with databases and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with AI/GenAI technologies, LLMs, and AI APIs integration.
  • Skilled in CI/CD processes, automated testing, and cloud/DevOps practices.
  • Strong technical leadership and application architecture expertise.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end development of enterprise Java Full Stack applications.
  • Design scalable backend services, APIs, user interfaces, and data integrations.
  • Integrate AI/GenAI capabilities into applications to enhance automation and user experience.
  • Identify opportunities to utilize LLMs, AI APIs, and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Drive architecture reviews, automated testing, performance optimization, and secure coding.
  • Lead client onboarding and manage application enhancements for maintenance.
  • Mentor developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance offered.
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off included.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability coverage.
  • Paid Parental Leave available.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan offered.
Full Job Description
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Full Stack Developer to design and deliver scalable enterprise applications and drive the adoption of AI/GenAI capabilities within client-facing solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end development of enterprise Java Full Stack applications
  • Design scalable backend services, APIs, user interfaces, and data integrations
  • Integrate AI/GenAI capabilities into applications to improve automation, productivity, and user experience
  • Identify opportunities to leverage LLMs, AI APIs and AI-assisted workflows within business applications
  • Drive architecture, code reviews, automated testing, performance optimization, and secure coding practices
  • Lead client onboarding and maintenance-related application enhancements
  • Mentor developers and collaborate with business, product, infrastructure, and operations teams

Required Skills
  • Strong hands-on Java Full Stack development experience
  • Java, REST APIs, modern front-end frameworks, databases, and microservices
  • Exposure to AI/GenAI, LLMs, AI APIs, or AI application integration
  • CI/CD, automated testing, Git, and cloud/DevOps practices
  • Strong application architecture and technical leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Preferred: Experience developing AI-enabled enterprise applications and client onboarding/maintenance solutions.

Compensation: - $ 130,000 + COLA + Performance Bonus + Full benefits. Application will be accepted by 10/25/2026

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

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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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