What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Technical Lead position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a Java Technical Lead, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and optimizing scalable enterprise applications and services that support critical business operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will be a valued member of the Digital Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, DevOps teams, and fellow engineers to deliver secure, high-quality software solutions.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
In This Role, You Will
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Java applications, microservices, and backend services using modern frameworks and engineering best practices.
Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
Build and integrate APIs, databases, messaging platforms, and third-party systems to ensure secure and reliable data exchange.
Improve application performance, scalability, and reliability through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and root cause analysis.
Contribute to engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD practices, 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 a week in a client or Cognizant office in Denver, Colorado. 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
Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations.
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, messaging technologies, and distributed systems.
Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito and working within CI/CD environments using tools such as Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
Proven ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize complex applications in production environments.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerized deployments.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging platforms.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, and release management.
Experience supporting high-availability, customer-facing enterprise platforms.
Strong communication, collaboration, and technical mentoring skills.
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.
Applications will be accepted until September 4th, 2026.
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 to $141,500 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:
As a Java Technical Lead, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and optimizing scalable enterprise applications and services that support critical business operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will be a valued member of the Digital Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, DevOps teams, and fellow engineers to deliver secure, high-quality software solutions.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
In This Role, You Will
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Java applications, microservices, and backend services using modern frameworks and engineering best practices.
Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
Build and integrate APIs, databases, messaging platforms, and third-party systems to ensure secure and reliable data exchange.
Improve application performance, scalability, and reliability through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and root cause analysis.
Contribute to engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD practices, 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 a week in a client or Cognizant office in Denver, Colorado. 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
Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations.
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, messaging technologies, and distributed systems.
Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito and working within CI/CD environments using tools such as Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
Proven ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize complex applications in production environments.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerized deployments.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging platforms.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, and release management.
Experience supporting high-availability, customer-facing enterprise platforms.
Strong communication, collaboration, and technical mentoring skills.
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.
Applications will be accepted until September 4th, 2026.
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 to $141,500 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
Salary : $81,337 - $141,500