Java Lead Developer (Onsite)

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is looking for a Java Lead Developer in Charlotte, NC. This role involves leading a software engineering team, developing robust software solutions, and ensuring high code quality. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Java and related technologies, with a focus on Microservices and Spring frameworks.

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

Qualifications

• Proven 10+ experience as a Lead Software Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Microservices, Oracle, and Spring.
• Experience with achieving 100% code coverage using JUnit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Implement automation testing using BDD frameworks.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Spring

Oracle

JUnit

BDD

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We are seeking a

Java Lead Developer (Onsite)

We are seeking a Java Lead Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust, high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise in Java, Microservices architecture, Kafka, and Spring frameworks to build scalable and secure systems.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Location: NC, Charlotte Onsite position, 5 days a week at the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Java, Microservices, and the Spring stack.
• Ensure 100% code coverage for line and branch using JUnit.
• Implement automation testing using BDD frameworks like Cucumber or Karate.
• Should have managed distributed teams and worked on onsite-offshore model
• Collaborate with other technology teams and architects to define and develop scalable design solutions.
• Implement resilient and secure code solutions to enhance customer journey experiences and digital capabilities to automate.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Leverage advanced troubleshooting skills to efficiently identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs.
• Help maintain code quality with out sonar issues / vulnerabilities
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven 10+ experience as a Lead Software Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Microservices, Oracle, Spring stack(Spring Boot, Spring frameworks , Spring Data JPA).
• Extensive experience with JUnit and achieving 100% code coverage (line and branch).
• Strong experience with Oracle databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
• Strong collaboration skills to work with other technology teams and architects.
• Good to have Proficiency in automation testing using BDD frameworks like Cucumber or Karate.
  
  

Applications will be accepted until July 16, 2025.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $81,3372K – $141,500K 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.

Why Choose Cognizant?

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical courses to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.

If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.

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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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