Senior Java Backend Lead - Cloud, Kafka, Azure

Cognizant; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

EAP

Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Cognizant in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Java Backend Lead to design and deliver scalable, cloud-based backend applications and analytics solutions. You will provide hands-on technical leadership across the SDLC and collaborate with PMs, leads, developers, and client stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable tech solutions.

The role is hybrid, located in Sunnyvale, CA, with a focus on scalable Java backend systems, Kafka messaging, and cloud deployments.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of software development experience with advanced Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing Java-based backend applications and services.
• Experience with Apache Kafka or another enterprise messaging or message-queue technology.
• Experience designing applications for large-scale or high-volume environments.
• Practical experience with at least one major cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or related container orchestration technologies.
• Experience delivering software in an Agile Scrum environment, including partnering with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend applications and analytics solutions deployed on cloud platforms.
• Analyse business requirements, recommend effective technical solutions, and lead technical discussions with program managers, technical leads, and other stakeholders.
• Develop high-quality applications using industry-standard coding practices, including comprehensive unit testing that meets or exceeds project coverage requirements.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to developers, including support with functional specifications, technical specifications, and solution design.
• Lead the successful testing, release, and deployment of application features into production environments.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions aligned with client and project requirements.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for application designs, services, interfaces, and technical specifications.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Spring Data JPA

Apache Kafka

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Agile Scrum

Job description

Cognizant in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Java Backend Lead to design and deliver scalable, cloud-based backend applications and analytics solutions. You will provide hands-on technical leadership across the SDLC and collaborate with PMs, leads, developers, and client stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable tech solutions.

The role is hybrid, located in Sunnyvale, CA, with a focus on scalable Java backend systems, Kafka messaging, and cloud deployments.