Senior Lead Engineer - Java

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.

About the role

As a Senior Lead Engineer - Java, you will design and deliver scalable, high-performance enterprise applications that drive business outcomes and enhance customer experiences. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, quality engineering teams, and cross-functional technology teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable enterprise applications using Java, REST APIs, JSON, JavaScript, and GraphQL.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams while promoting engineering best practices and high-quality code standards.
• Optimize application performance, identify system bottlenecks, and implement scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, support testing activities, and ensure application quality, reliability, and successful production deployments.

Work model

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Boston, Massachusetts. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, business, and client requirements.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Java.
• Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs, JSON, GraphQL, and JavaScript.
• Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable, and secure application architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments and across the full software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Certified JavaScript Developer certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Property & Casualty Insurance industry.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers.
• Strong understanding of application security, performance tuning, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes and development tools.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for business challenges.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 to $117,000 depending on experience and other qualifications. 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

• 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