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Technical Lead

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Job Summary

The Applications Architect will design and guide end to end enterprise applications using React Js Next Js Java Spring Boot or Net within a hybrid work model for a global organization. The role focuses on scalable architecture secure integration and high quality user experiences that align with business goals with added value if the candidate understands airline industry processes.


Responsibilities

  • Design scalable application architectures that align with enterprise standards and support long term business growth across multiple product lines
  • Develop modular front end solutions using React Js and Next Js that deliver responsive and accessible user interfaces for complex business workflows
  • Define robust back end services using Java Spring Boot or Net to ensure secure reliable and high performing transaction processing
  • Coordinate closely with product teams to translate business requirements into clear technical designs and application blueprints
  • Create reference implementations and reusable components that accelerate delivery and ensure consistency across applications
  • Guide teams in applying best practices for code structure testing patterns and deployment processes to improve software quality
  • Review solution designs for performance security and maintainability and recommend improvements that reduce operational risk
  • Optimize application performance by profiling critical flows tuning queries and refining caching and state management strategies
  • Integrate applications with enterprise systems and external services using standardized patterns and secure communication protocols
  • Collaborate with user experience specialists to refine interfaces and ensure that application flows are intuitive efficient and inclusive
  • Document application architectures integration contracts and design decisions to support long term maintainability and onboarding of new team members
  • Partner with stakeholders to plan technical roadmaps that balance innovation with stability and align with organizational technology strategies
  • Apply knowledge of airline domain processes when relevant to shape solutions that improve passenger experiences operational efficiency and safety outcomes


Qualifications

  • Possess extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise grade applications using React Js and Next Js with a focus on maintainable and testable code structures
  • Demonstrate strong expertise in building microservice or service oriented back end solutions using Java Spring Boot and or Net technologies in production environments
  • Exhibit practical experience in hybrid work settings including effective remote collaboration clear communication and use of modern engineering tools
  • Apply secure coding practices performance tuning techniques and monitoring strategies to ensure highly available and resilient applications
  • Utilize any exposure to airline or travel domain processes to design solutions that support reservations operations customer engagement or analytics when applicable
  • Adapt quickly to new tools frameworks and architectural patterns while continuously refining engineering practices within the team
  • Communicate complex technical concepts in clear language to nontechnical stakeholders to support informed decision making and project alignment

Things to know before you apply

  • Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Accommodations: 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.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
  • Language proficiency: 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.
  • Inclusion: 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.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

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If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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