About the role
As a Java Full stack Lead Developer, you will make an impact by driving design, development, and delivery of scalable, cloud-based applications. You will be a valued member of the Technology & Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, architects, and key business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
This role requires candidates to attend an in-person interview in Charlotte, NC.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
In this role, you will:
Lead the creation of system flow diagrams and low-level design (LLD) documentation to support scalable application development
Serve as the primary point of contact for design and development activities, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, resolving complex technical issues
Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code
Participate in peer reviews, testing cycles, and quality assurance activities
Review and approve merge requests and release artifacts to maintain delivery standards
Support application deployments, releases, and production rollouts
Collaborate with stakeholders and drive knowledge transfer to sustainment and support teams after production releases
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project or client requirements.
What you need to have to be considered:
8-12 years of IT experience
Strong experience with Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and Spring Batch
Hands-on expertise in microservices architecture and RESTful API development
Experience working with AWS services, including Lambda and cloud-native architectures
Familiarity with containerization technologies and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Strong experience with relational databases (Oracle and/or PostgreSQL)
Proven ability to lead development teams, perform code reviews, and manage releases
Experience working in agile environments with CI/CD practices
These will help you stand out:
Exposure to Generative AI concepts and prompt engineering
Experience building modern, cloud-native enterprise applications
Strong stakeholder management and cross-team coordination skills
Ability to drive knowledge sharing and continuous improvement practices
Applications will be accepted until June 2nd, 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is 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
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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.
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. 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
