Full Stack Lead Java Developer

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Full Stack Lead Java Developer 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. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together in order to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.
Cognizant Digital Engineering If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.

Location: Illinois, Chicago

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable and efficient software architectures using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Oversee the development and deployment of applications on Linux environments.
• Provide technical expertise in Java 8, springboot, spring framework to ensure high-quality code and build processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Utilize JDBC for database connectivity and ensure seamless data integration. - Lead the development of asset and wealth management solutions, leveraging domain expertise.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability through the use of best practices and design patterns.
• Implement and maintain version control using GIT for efficient collaboration and code management.
• Develop and maintain XML and JSON data structures for data interchange.
• Utilize SLF4J for logging and monitoring application performance. - Explore and integrate Kotlin and YAML for enhanced functionality and configuration management.
• Apply JPA for object-relational mapping and database interactions.
• Conduct unit testing using JUnit5 to ensure code reliability and performance.
• Leverage Lombok to reduce boilerplate code and improve development efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation.
• Qualifications - Possess strong technical skills in Linux, Maven, Spring Framework, JDBC, Java, Gradle, and Spring Boot.
• Demonstrate experience in asset and wealth management domain.
• Nice to have skills include XML, GIT, JSON, SLF4J, Kotlin, YAML, design patterns, JPA, JUnit5, and Lombok.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Show strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Maintain a proactive and self-driven approach to work.
• Display a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• As a lead application developer having hands on in development and leading the team with minimal guidance.
• Work with product owner and develop the user stories
• Provide guidance to the team member with technical issues
• Work in the agile model with two week of sprint and provide demo to the team.

Required Qualifications

Expecting 8 to 12 years of experienced Strong Java Full stack Lead Developer in Java, MicroServices and PCF Cloud platform.

Front-end:
React JS, Redux, Java Script, ECMA
Designing front-end interfaces
Building tools that improve site interaction
Creating and implementing UI/UX designs
Coding in client-side programming languages

Java:
Java 8, Spring Framework, Spring Cloud, PCF
Designing back-end systems
Supporting the full application lifecycle
Building relational or non-relational databases
Coding in server-side programming languages

Java Full Stack, PCF, Spring Boot, Microservices, React JS, Java Script : Shell script

Travel: 0-5%
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion-for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.
If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

About Cognizant Digital Engineering
Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy-and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.
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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 345,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

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