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Lead Java Developer

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Cognizant’s Application Development Delivery practice is seeking a highly qualified Lead Java Engineer(Onsite) 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 Application 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: Toronto, ON
Experience Required: 8+ years

You must be legally authorized to work in the Canada without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Cognizant will not sponsor work authorization for this role.


Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer where you will leverage your expertise in Angular JS AWS SQL Spring Boot Java and JavaScript to drive innovative solutions. With a hybrid work model and day shifts you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our software products ensuring high performance and scalability. Your contributions will directly impact our companys growth and societal advancements.


Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-quality software applications using Angular JS Java and Spring Boot to meet business requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design develop and implement scalable solutions on AWS.

Utilize SQL for database management and ensure data integrity and performance optimization.

Implement best practices in software development to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure seamless application performance.

Participate in code reviews to provide constructive feedback and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation within the team.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to foster a collaborative learning environment.

Work closely with product managers to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

Ensure software solutions are secure scalable and aligned with business objectives.

Engage in regular team meetings to discuss project progress and address any challenges.

Document software designs technical specifications and user guides for future reference.


Qualifications

Possess a strong proficiency in Angular JS Java and Spring Boot with a proven track record of successful project delivery.

Demonstrate expertise in AWS cloud services and SQL database management.

Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Showcase strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Have a keen interest in staying updated with the latest technological advancements in software development.

Display a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tools and technologies.

Hold a bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field with relevant industry experience.
Benefits

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 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.


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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 Application Development
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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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.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

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, provincial or local laws.

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

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