Technical Lead - Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (Hybrid)

Cognizant; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Technical Lead for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, build, and deliver scalable cloud solutions. You will lead engineering teams, mentor developers, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality software across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on GCP expertise, architectural judgment, and driving Agile practices, CI/CD, and modernization initiatives. Hybrid work requires up to 3 days a week in Parsippany, NJ; visa sponsorship is not

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development and technology solutions delivery.
• Prior experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Developer, or similar leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and cloud-native application development.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and modern engineering methodologies.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout project execution.
• Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and product teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, architecture standards, and CI/CD automation.
• Design secure, highly available, and resilient enterprise applications.
• Support cloud transformation, modernization, and application migration initiatives.
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Promote Agile delivery methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Contribute to solution architecture, technical roadmaps, and strategic technology decisions.

Skills

GCP expertise

Technical leadership

CI/CD

Agile methods

Stakeholder management

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

.NET technologies

Angular

AI/cloud technologies

DevOps

Job description

Technical Lead - Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

About the role

As a Technical Lead - Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you will play a key role in designing, building, and delivering scalable cloud-based solutions that support critical business initiatives. You will provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver innovative, secure, and high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong GCP expertise with technical leadership experience and a passion for driving engineering excellence in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout project execution.
• Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and product teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, architecture standards, and CI/CD automation.
• Design secure, highly available, and resilient enterprise applications.
• Support cloud transformation, modernization, and application migration initiatives.
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Promote Agile delivery methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Contribute to solution architecture, technical roadmaps, and strategic technology decisions.

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 Parsippany - NJ. 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.

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

What you need to have to be considered

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development and technology solutions delivery.
• Prior experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Developer, or similar leadership role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and cloud‑native application development.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise‑scale solutions.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and modern engineering methodologies.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.

These will help you stand out

• Active Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certification(s).
• Experience with .NET technologies.
• Experience with Angular and modern front‑end frameworks.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging cloud technologies.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience with containerization and cloud automation technologies.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until October 30th 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 to $141,500 depending 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

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.