What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Architect/Java Technical Lead position at Cognizant?
Java Architect/Java Technical Lead
Cognizant Digital Practice helps clients reinvent products, experiences, and business models to build new value, differentiation, and drive revenue in the digital economy. We take an Experience centered approach which uses human insights to take ideas from vision to outcome and building end to end experience led solutions that enables brands to transform their customer and employee experiences using design, marketing, and commerce capabilities
*Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US*
Primary Location: Boston MA, Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Support & drive multiple development teams to deliver their objectives in fast-paced and complex projects.
Lead high-performing engineers at offshore to innovate and enhance critical payment infrastructure.
Fill in gaps across roles and functions as needed, performing as an adaptive problem solver
Support leading efforts to identify risks, resolve key project conflicts, and establish appropriate resolution paths.
Create a collaborative work environment that fosters shared understanding, transparency, mastery, autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning.
Share best practices of modern planning and execution.
Track the deliverables based on Productivity, Quality through Jira & Pluralsight and Staffing.
Provide reporting as necessary on project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans
Work closely with onshore client stakeholders through governance meetings and report on the
things working well and require attention
Help in resource selection process & onboarding
Assess and implement training plans for technical personnel as required.
Professional Experience / Qualifications:
This role requires a 5 years of professional experience as an Sr. Tech lead/ Sr. Architect/ Sr. Delivery lead comfortable in handling complex technical programs with total experience of 12 years.
Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut for building RESTful APIs and microservices.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Docker, Jenkins, and cloud platforms like AWS (or similar).
Proven understanding of unit testing, API testing, and BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, playwright).
Consistent record of delivering in Agile/Scrum environments. Should show willingness to drive Gen AI initiatives/ implementation.
Expected to work from Client office based out of Boston, MA.
Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until March 31st, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $113,000 to $162,000 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.
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 skills fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.
If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary : $113,000 - $162,000
