Senior Java Lead Engineer | Hybrid | Scalable Apps

Cognizant; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant in Boston is hiring a Senior Lead Engineer - Java to design and deliver scalable, high-performance enterprise applications that drive business outcomes and enhance customer experiences.

You will lead development teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure quality through code reviews, testing support, and production deployments. The role follows a hybrid model with on-site work in Boston.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Java.
• Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs, JSON, GraphQL, and JavaScript.
• Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable, and secure application architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments and across the full software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Certified JavaScript Developer certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable enterprise applications using Java, REST APIs, JSON, JavaScript, and GraphQL.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams while promoting best practices and code quality.
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement scalable, secure solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, support testing activities, and ensure production deployments are successful.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

JSON

GraphQL

JavaScript

Agile

Communication

Certified JavaScript Developer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Cognizant in Boston is hiring a Senior Lead Engineer - Java to design and deliver scalable, high-performance enterprise applications that drive business outcomes and enhance customer experiences.

You will lead development teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure quality through code reviews, testing support, and production deployments. The role follows a hybrid model with on-site work in Boston.