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Technical Lead

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As a Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices. You will oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance. Your role will involve developing and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient software architectures using Java and JavaScript. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Additionally, you will conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and security. Identifying and resolving technical issues will be crucial for ensuring smooth project delivery. You will also maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture, design, and code.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
  • Project Management: Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance.
  • Design and Architecture: Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient software architectures using Java and JavaScript.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Code Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and security.
  • Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring smooth project delivery.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture, design, and code.

Essential Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Java and JavaScript, including frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, React, and Angular.
  • Strong experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Expertise in Java-based frameworks like Spring Boot and Hibernate.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excelent level in English and Spanish
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in software development, with a focus on Java and JavaScript.
  • Relevant certifications in Java, JavaScript, cloud computing, or DevOps are a plus.

What we offer:

  • Relocation Opportunity: Full support for relocating and settling in Spain.
  • Inclusive Culture: A diverse and welcoming work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
  • Professional Growth: Continuous training programs and career development opportunities.
  • Competitive Benefits: Attractive salary, medical insurance, and other benefits.

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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

 

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high-calibre team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Cognizant is an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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

Disclaimer:
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.

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