Java Technical Lead (Hybrid)

Java Technical Lead (Hybrid)

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified technical lead with experience in Java, AWS, SQL, Node. JS, and AngularJS, developing and building hard-working, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our leaders have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our leaders are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.

Location: Richmond, VA, USA. (Hybrid, 3 days at office)

"You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future."

• Candidate needs to mentor and guide team members. Should be able to conduct code reviews and ensure quality standards.
• Always stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends and resolve technical roadblocks.
• Plan, prioritize tasks with Product owner, and allocate tasks optimally to team members, track project progress and adjust timelines as needed.
• Lead risks and dependencies. Keep collaborators and the Delivery Lead advised about project progress.
• Should cultivate a positive and collaborative team culture. Resolve conflicts and address team concerns.
• Have strong communication skills to engage with collaborators or customers to understand their needs.
• Communicate project updates and timelines optimally to Delivery Lead of the project
• Should be able to find opportunities for process improvement.
• Candidate needs to implement new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency through POC (proof of concept).
• Encourage innovation and creativity within the team.

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience (8+ Years).
• Proficiency in Java8 and Java17, AWS, Any NoSQL DB (preferably Dynamo DB), Spring boot 3, Any SQL DB, and familiarity with Kafka (desirable) are vital. Equivalent experience will be taken into account for educational requirements.
• Show exceptional ability to take on and address sophisticated technical issues, showcasing strong problem-solving skills.
• Display strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work optimally in a hybrid work model.

The annual salary for this position is between $102K - $162,500K depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Applications will be received by Dec 30th, 2024.

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.

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Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant is a member of the S&P-500, Nasdaq-100, Fortune 200, and was recently ranked as the #1 Fastest Growing "All Star" by Fortune Magazine. Cognizant uses a highly flexible business model, a detailed global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of best-in-class companies that are leaders in their own space.

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to quality instilled in them through participation in military service.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, and marital status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law.

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