Senior Java Tech Lead – Spring Boot & Microservices (Hybrid)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Atlanta (GA); 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 Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Java Technical Lead to design and deliver scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and a microservices architecture. You will mentor developers, set technical direction, and collaborate with architects, product stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes Agile leadership, design reviews, and hands-on problem solving, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days per week in Johns Creek,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java application development with leadership experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Experience defining technical standards and conducting design/code reviews.
• Experience leading Agile delivery including sprint planning and estimation (JIRA).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed systems and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices.
• Define architecture and coding standards; conduct design and code reviews for scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Provide technical direction to the development team and troubleshoot complex production issues.
• Lead Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, technical estimation, and backlog refinement.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and act as the primary technical contact for architects and stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Agile delivery

Technical leadership

JIRA

Tools

JIRA

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GC)

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Java Technical Lead to design and deliver scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and a microservices architecture. You will mentor developers, set technical direction, and collaborate with architects, product stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes Agile leadership, design reviews, and hands-on problem solving, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days per week in Johns Creek,