Java Backend Lead Developer

Cognizant

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $68,000–$140,000 / yr
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

Cognizant currently has 330 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Java Backend Lead Developer

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The Java Backend Lead Developer will join the team to design and deliver scalable, cloud-based backend applications and analytics solutions. This role involves providing hands-on technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution design to testing, deployment, and production monitoring. You will translate business requirements into reliable technology solutions while providing technical direction to developers. Key responsibilities include developing high-quality applications, implementing monitoring and observability solutions, and maintaining technical documentation. Required technical skills include advanced Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Apache Kafka, and experience with Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform. You must also possess experience with Kubernetes, continuous integration and delivery pipelines, and delivering software in an Agile Scrum environment for large-scale or high-volume environments.

Skills

Java Spring Framework Spring Boot Spring Data JPA Apache Kafka Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes Agile Scrum Event-Driven Architecture Unit Testing Monitoring Observability

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable backend applications and analytics solutions on cloud platforms.
Translate business requirements into technical solutions and lead technical discussions with stakeholders.
Develop high-quality applications using industry-standard coding practices and comprehensive unit testing.
Provide technical direction and guidance to developers on functional specifications and solution designs.
Lead the testing, release, and deployment of application features into production environments.
Implement monitoring and observability solutions aligned with client and project requirements.
Create and maintain documentation for application designs, services, interfaces, and technical specifications.

What we're looking for

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
9+ years of software development experience with advanced Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.
Strong hands-on experience designing and developing Java-based backend applications and services.
Experience with Apache Kafka or another enterprise messaging or message-queue technology.
Experience designing applications for large-scale or high-volume environments.
Practical experience with at least one major cloud platform, such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or related container orchestration technologies.

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