Senior Java Backend Lead - Cloud & Microservices

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

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Java Backend Lead for an on-site role in Sunnyvale, CA. You will design and deliver scalable cloud-based backend applications and analytics solutions, providing hands-on technical leadership through the entire SDLC.

You will collaborate with PMs, tech leads, and stakeholders to translate business needs into reliable technology solutions. Requirements include 9+ years with Java, Spring, and data technologies; Kafka experience; cloud familiarity (Azure/GCP); and strong CI/CD

Qualifications

• 9+ years of software development experience with advanced Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable backend applications and analytics solutions deployed on cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to production monitoring.
• Lead discussions with program managers, technical leads, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable technology solutions.
• Develop high-quality applications with unit testing and industry practices.
• Guide developers with functional specs, technical specs, and solution design.
• Lead testing, release, and deployment of features into production environments.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions aligned with client needs.
• Create and maintain clear design documentation for services and interfaces.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Spring Data JPA

Kafka

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Agile Scrum

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Apache Kafka

Kubernetes

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Java Backend Lead for an on-site role in Sunnyvale, CA. You will design and deliver scalable cloud-based backend applications and analytics solutions, providing hands-on technical leadership through the entire SDLC.

You will collaborate with PMs, tech leads, and stakeholders to translate business needs into reliable technology solutions. Requirements include 9+ years with Java, Spring, and data technologies; Kafka experience; cloud familiarity (Azure/GCP); and strong CI/CD