Java Lead Developer

Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Location: Richardson
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Java Lead Developer.


About Us:


Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com .


About Cognizant's Digital Engineering Practice:


At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small cross functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently. Small, nimble engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality deliverables. Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies.


The Role:


Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Java Lead Developer to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build cutting edge, cloud-based software that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the ideal candidate is an expert engineer who values the "team", drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative cloud-based solutions.


Responsibilities:


--- Provide expertise in the full software development lifecycle delivering high-volume, low-latency, scalable and reliable applications.

--- Write well-designed, testable, efficient code.

--- Ensure design follows specifications and deliver superior engineering outcomes.

--- Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.

--- Work in a team environment. Mentor and coach, the team members.

--- Responsible for delivering software using agile development practices with skill combination of Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIs, Cloud Platforms - PCF experience is must to have.

--- Performing requirement analyses, driving discussion with Business or Product Manager

--- Demonstrate sound knowledge of Industry best practices

--- Comfortable estimating projects, user stories and actively participating in planning poker sessions

--- Developing high-quality and detailed designs.

--- Able to develop high quality code and assist junior developers

--- Conducting unit testing using automated unit test frameworks.

--- Identifying risk and conducting mitigation action planning.

--- Peer Review the work of other developers and providing feedback - Knowledge / Working experience in Pair Programming environments

--- Using coding standards and best practices to ensure quality.

Qualifications


Healthcare domain exp. is mandatory


8 to 14 years of experience in Java


Knowledge or experience of Rule Based Engine like Fico Blaze


Minimum 3 years of experience in Microservices, Spring boot


Degree in engineering, information systems or related.


Extensive experience in the IT industry.


Sound knowledge of estimation techniques.


Experience working in Agile / Scrum


Team player and a leader - able to handle teams working remotely


Excellent knowledge of Java / full stack


Excellent analytical skills.


Exceptional communication skills.


Highly proficient and hands-on experience in Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, API Development in cloud environments - PCF is mandatory.


Experienced in application development using AWS or Azure or GCP (Certification desired - AWS/GCP/Azure).


Working experience with DB2, SQL or NoSQL databases and any of the UI presentation frameworks


Experienced in Agile - BDD/TDD/Crystal / Pair Programming/ Scrum / Kanban environments.


Good understanding of DevOps concepts and process and CICD tools such as Jira Integrations, Jenkins, Bamboo, etc.


Experience in using build/deploy tools such as Jenkins, Urban code deploy (UCD), Docker, PCF for Continuous Integration & Deployment for Microservices


Knowledge of commonly used IDEs like Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. and UNIX scripts.


Expert in Object Oriented analysis and design with solid understanding of software design patterns.


Willing to learn new technologies and enjoys working in a dynamic fast paced environment.


Have an engineering and consulting mind-set to help clients reach their transformation goals.


Experience in managing complete software development process from conception to deployment.


Solid understanding of Agile methodology, estimation techniques and key ceremonies for effective management/collaboration.


Has highly collaborative working style. Can build and lead a team of high performing engineers.


Strong communication skills and participates actively in discussions with business stakeholders, architects, and the team members


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.


Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : May 08 2023


About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.


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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

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