• Lead Java Full Stack Engineer

    Cognizant (Minneapolis, MN)


    The Java Lead Engineer will play a crucial role in designing developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions. With a focus on Azure, Spring Boot, Java Spring MVC JavaScript and React. The candidate will contribute to the company’s innovative projects. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

     

    Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Identify and analyses user requirements.

     

    Prioritize, assign, and perform tasks throughout the software development life cycle.

     

    Maintenance and enhancement support, by providing technical support for existing applications.

     

    Monitoring & optimizing the application performance.

     

    Analyzing application logs to troubleshoot the issues.

     

    Participate in Architectural & design discussion.

     

    Create application based on micro service architecture & converting existing monolithic apps to micro services

     

    Participate with upstream & downstream application for integration. Participate with team members and helping them on technical issues.

     

    Participate in team meeting with leads during different phases of software lifecycle like requirement gathering, stories grooming, planning, development, testing & deployment.

     

    Participate with clients regarding the blockers, challenges & risks.

     

    Participate in all agile ceremonies like daily standup call, refinement call, sprint demo, retrospective

    Required Qualification:

    Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices and design patterns.

     

    Proficiency in MongoDB Database

     

    Experience in deploying microservices in On-Prem or Azure with Jenkins and GIT.

     

    Experience with Kafka messages.

     

    Familiarity with ReactJs and integration

     

    Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Tokens

     

    Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

     

    Experience in managing Offshore team

     

    Knowledge in Agile Process.

    Salary and Other Compensation:

    Applications will be accepted until October 31** **st** **, 2025.

     

    The annual salary for this position is between $97,000 – $140,000 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.

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.