Job Description

The Java Lead Engineer will play a crucial role in designing developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions. With a focus on Azure, Spring Boot, Java Spring MVC JavaScript and React. The candidate will contribute to the company's innovative projects. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.




Location:

Minneapolis - MN (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and analyses user requirements.


Prioritize, assign, and perform tasks throughout the software development life cycle.


Maintenance and enhancement support, by providing technical support for existing applications.


Monitoring & optimizing the application performance.


Analyzing application logs to troubleshoot the issues.


Participate in Architectural & design discussion.


Create application based on micro service architecture & converting existing monolithic apps to micro services


Participate with upstream & downstream application for integration. Participate with team members and helping them on technical issues.


Participate in team meeting with leads during different phases of software lifecycle like requirement gathering, stories grooming, planning, development, testing & deployment.


Participate with clients regarding the blockers, challenges & risks.


Participate in all agile ceremonies like daily standup call, refinement call, sprint demo, retrospective

Required Qualification:

Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices and design patterns.


Proficiency in MongoDB Database


Experience in deploying microservices in On-Prem or Azure with Jenkins and GIT.


Experience with Kafka messages.


Familiarity with ReactJs and integration


Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Tokens


Excellent problem-solving and communication skills


Experience in managing Offshore team


Knowledge in Agile Process.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until October 31

st

, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $97,000 - $140,000 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.