Java Lead Developer

Cognizant; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Java Lead Developer to join their innovative team in New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your extensive Java experience, particularly with Spring Boot and AWS, while engaging with clients directly. You will be responsible for managing client interactions, ensuring application performance, and leading migration projects. This hybrid position promises a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java development experience required.
• Strong technical skills in Java 8 development with Spring and Spring Boot.
• Experience in AWS and RESTful API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagement effectively from Onshore.
• Handle performance tuning and load testing findings.
• Work on end-to-end migration activities over legacy apps.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

RESTful API

Jenkins

JIRA

Maven

Tomcat

RDBMS Database

Agile

Web server

log4J

Unix/Linux

JSON

GIT

Microservice

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Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking for “Java Lead Developer “Who could join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and looking for an opportunity to be rewarded for your skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Job title: Java Lead Developer (Hybrid)

Job Location: New York

Duration: Fulltime with Cognizant

Job Responsibilities

• 10+ years Java development experience
• Hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS
• Effectively manage client engagement from Onshore.
• Good working knowledge on SAML2.0, OAuth and API protection.
• Knowledge on Authentication and Authentication Integration experience.
• Should have a come across handling Performance tuning/Load testing findings.
• Ability to work on Vulnerability/Penetration testing fixes.
• Hands-on experience on end-to-end migration activities over Legacy apps.
• More exposure on Logical and analytical knowledge on applications.
• Process oriented knowledge on NFR’s and Feature based work.
• Should have a real passion for learning and understanding the application and share knowledge with team.
• Strong technical skills in Java 8 development(Spring, Spring Boot).
• Proactive in looking into the tasks and ask questions to learn more and build individual ownership and responsibility on tasks.
• Expert in debugging issues by looking at Monitoring tool and application logs to come up with defined RCA.
• Jenkins CI/CD nice to have.
• Good communication and presentation skills
  
  

Skillset: Java, Spring Boot, AWS, RESTful API, Jenkins, JIRA, Maven, Tomcat, RDBMS Database, Agile, Web server, log4J, Unix/Linux, JSON, GIT, and Microservice

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until April 25th, 2025

The annual salary for this position is between $82,000 – $93,500 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.

**Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States**

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.

About Cognizant

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 leverages a highly flexible business model, a seamless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.

www.cognizant.com

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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