Full Stack Lead ( Java & Angular)

About the role

As a Java Full Stack, you will make an impact by leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications while driving collaboration between onsite and offshore teams. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work closely with product owners, architects, business stakeholders, and cross-functional delivery teams to ensure successful execution of key initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and drive end-to-end delivery of application features across distributed onsite and offshore teams.
• Participate in client engagements, including PI Planning, release planning, sprint ceremonies, and technical discussions.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications using modern cloud-native technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams while ensuring engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with client objectives.
  

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 requiring attendance in a client or Cognizant office as needed. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• 9+ years of experience in software engineering with strong expertise in Java application development.
• Hands-on experience with Java 8, Spring Boot, Angular 7+, and JavaScript.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and JSON-based services.
• Strong expertise in Terraform scripting and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using frameworks such as JUnit 5, Mockito, Karma, and Jasmine.
• Experience working with DevOps tools including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
• Hands-on experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Event Hub, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with Kafka event streaming and distributed messaging platforms.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage deliverables, and coordinate across offshore and onsite resources.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with client-facing experience.
  

These will help you stand out

• Experience leading Agile delivery teams in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience participating in PI Planning and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• Experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Strong mentoring skills with a passion for developing engineering talent.
  

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role