Description
SENIOR JAVA LEAD DEVELOPER

Cognizant is seeking a Senior JAVA LEAD Developer to join our team.

Role: Senior JAVA Lead Developer with experience on AWS

Experience: Minimum of 8 - 12 years of experience

Location: We are ideally looking for candidates willing to work in a hybrid model from the client location in Chicago IL. Remote work is not an option.

Hybrid Model - 3 days at Client's Office & 2 days Remote, each week

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Develop Microservices with Spring Boot for the application

2. Develop API using Microservices Architecture in AWS Cloud

3. Work with Business and Product Teams to gather requirements and translate to Design and Code

4. Work in Agile environment with regular Sprints

5. Provide POC/Demo to Business Teams at the end of each Sprint

As a Software Engineer, you will work as part of a cross-functional team responsible for the end-to-end, full stack development of the application. While each team member has a primary skill set, they are also expected to learn and contribute to areas outside of their primary skill set. The team is highly collaborative and values continuous improvement and open communication. You will be expected to be a well-regarded and respected individual contributor; possess strong inter-personal skills, as well as proven track record of application development with skills in Java, distributed cache technology and building scalable robust systems. In return you will have opportunity to gain exposure to designing, developing and deploying applications to the internal/external cloud.

This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
• Proficiency in one or more general purpose programming languages; Java
• Java development experience with knowledge of Java 1.7 and 1.8 features
• Experience in Kafka and Kubernetes is needed
• Spring Framework
• RESTful Micro services
• Experience in App Development in AWS Cloud Infrastructure
• Advanced knowledge of application, data and infrastructure architecture disciplines
• Understanding of architecture and design across all systems
• Working proficiency in developmental toolsets
• Ability to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goals

Cognizant is a leading provider of Information Technology, Consulting, IT Infrastructure, and Business Process Outsourcing services. Cognizant single-minded mission is to dedicate our business process and technology innovation know-how, deep industry expertise, and worldwide resources to working together with customers to make their businesses stronger. As a customer-centric, relationship-driven partner, we are redefining the way companies experience and benefit from global services. Our unique delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer satisfaction. Cognizant delivers a trusted partnership, cost reductions and business results.

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 and stock awards, 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

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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.