Java Technical Lead (Remote in US)

About the role

As a Technical Lead, you will design, develop, and support scalable cloud-based applications for our insurance client. You will collaborate with technical teams, delivery stakeholders, and client partners to build reliable, high-performing solutions using modern cloud and application development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS services.
• Build and support APIs and integrations using REST, JSON, OpenAPI, and modern service-oriented development practices.
• Apply strong knowledge of serverless, microservices, and event-driven architecture patterns to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Support performance tuning, concurrency, multithreaded programming, and troubleshooting for complex application and production issues.
• Contribute to continuous integration and delivery practices using Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, automated testing, and related DevOps tools.

Work model: Remote. This position is open to qualified applicants in Portsmouth, NH, or anywhere else in the United States. A few roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of professional experience developing applications in Java, including Java 8, Java 11, or Java 17.
• Hands-on experience with Spring or Spring Boot, including RESTful services and dependency injection.
• Experience developing APIs using Node.js and TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Strong experience with AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, Step Functions, S3, DocumentDB, and Identity and Access Management.
• Experience building and consuming APIs using REST, JSON, and OpenAPI.
• Strong understanding of non-relational databases, especially DynamoDB and DocumentDB.
• Experience with application observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog.

*This role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills that will help you stand out

• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Familiarity with Hibernate or Java Persistence API.
• Experience with automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Ability to work onshore and support East Coast business hours.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to resolve complex production issues.

Pay

The annual salary for this position will be between $89,000 to $140,500 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan and contributions.
• Long-term and Short-term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.