Senior Java Microservices Tech Lead – Hybrid

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Toronto is seeking a Tech Lead (Java Microservices) to guide backend design, development, and delivery of enterprise applications. You will collaborate with architects, analysts, and client stakeholders to build scalable, secure systems.

You will lead technical delivery across the full lifecycle, driving code quality, performance, and reliable production support within a cross‑functional Agile team. Hybrid work model in Toronto is available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands‑on Java development in enterprise apps.
• Proven microservices design and distributed systems.
• Strong SQL, relational DB design and tuning.
• Experience leading technical teams and lifecycle delivery.
• Effective communication in cross‑functional Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Java microservices with scalable architecture.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions and plans.
• Provide code/design reviews, estimation, mentoring and best practices.
• Drive quality, performance, release management, and production support.

Skills

Java expert

Microservices

SQL & data design

Leadership

Agile / cross-functional

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

Azure cloud

CI/CD / DevOps

Job description

Cognizant in Toronto is seeking a Tech Lead (Java Microservices) to guide backend design, development, and delivery of enterprise applications. You will collaborate with architects, analysts, and client stakeholders to build scalable, secure systems.

You will lead technical delivery across the full lifecycle, driving code quality, performance, and reliable production support within a cross‑functional Agile team. Hybrid work model in Toronto is available.