Senior Java Technical Lead

Cognizant; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Java Technical Lead in Boston for designing and delivering secure, scalable enterprise applications using Core Java, Spring Security, JavaScript, and AWS. You will guide architecture, define standards, and drive successful delivery across teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, improving software quality, and championing CI/CD and GitHub Copilot practices in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications using Core Java.
• Strong expertise in Spring Security, authentication, authorization, and identity provider integration.
• Proven experience architecting and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Git, code review, branching strategies, and collaborative software development.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end enterprise application solutions leveraging Core Java, Spring Security, JavaScript, and AWS cloud services.
• Define technical standards, reusable design patterns, and reference implementations across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and roadmaps.
• Lead architecture reviews, security assessments, performance optimization, and code quality initiatives.
• Mentor developers and promote CI/CD, Git-based collaboration, and responsible use of GitHub Copilot.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Security

JavaScript

AWS

Git

GitHub Copilot

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Java Technical Lead, you will make an impact by designing and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise applications using Core Java, Spring Security, JavaScript, AWS, Git, and GitHub Copilot. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product managers, business analysts, developers, security teams, and enterprise architects to define technical standards, guide implementation strategies, and drive successful delivery of modern applications.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design end-to-end enterprise application solutions leveraging Core Java, Spring Security, JavaScript, and AWS cloud services to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient business applications.
• Define technical standards, reusable design patterns, and reference implementations that improve consistency, maintainability, and software quality across teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and implementation roadmaps.
• Lead architecture reviews, security assessments, performance optimization efforts, and code quality initiatives to ensure robust and compliant application delivery.
• Mentor developers and engineering teams while promoting best practices in software development, Git-based collaboration, CI/CD automation, test-driven development, and responsible use of GitHub Copilot.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring up to 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Boston, Massachusetts.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications using Core Java.
• Strong expertise in Spring Security, including authentication, authorization, identity provider integration, and role-based access control.
• Proven experience architecting and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS, including security, networking, scalability, and cost optimization considerations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Git, code review processes, branching strategies, and collaborative software development practices.
• Solid experience developing modern applications using JavaScript and integrating front-end applications with enterprise APIs and services.
• Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineering teams, and driving adoption of engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools in enterprise environments.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, technical governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Knowledge of observability, logging, monitoring, incident response, and production support strategies.
• Experience leading cloud modernization, digital transformation, or application modernization initiatives.
• AWS certifications or other cloud-related certifications.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position depends 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.