Lead Java Full Stack Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions•Plano, TX

3d•$81,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cognizant's Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Lead Java Full Stack Engineer with experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. Work model: At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a Hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office- Plano Texas 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: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.

Requirements

Full Stack developer with expertise in Java technologies and one frontend - Angular or React or Vue Js
Proficiency in Java J2EE with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
Working experience in one of the front-end technologies like Angular or React, or Vue.js.
Scripting - Python is an added advantage
Exposure in connectivity to Test Data Management Tools (ex. Genrocket) and provide self service capabilities for synthetic data generation
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related Spring modules (e.g., Spring Security, Spring Data).
Knowledge of building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with JSON/XML.
Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate.
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker.
Proficiency in version control systems like Git.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS cloud platform
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure applications using Java J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices and one of the frontend end technologies - React or Vue JS
Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices to support front-end applications and third-party integrations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging to ensure application reliability and performance.
Monitor and improve application performance, scalability, and security.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team meetings to share knowledge and improve processes.