Java Technical Lead (Microservices & AI Integration)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Topeka, KS, United States
18 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Integration Architecture Cloud Computing Code Review DevOps Distributed Systems Enterprise Messaging Systems Performance Tuning RabbitMQ Software Engineering Spring Cloud Spring-boot
+6 more
Event Driven Architecture Apache Kafka Api Design Restful APIs Docker Microservices

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead with strong hands-on development expertise in building scalable, cloud-native microservices applications. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of Java and Spring technologies, proven experience leading development teams, and a good understanding of AI concepts and modern AI-driven application integrations.

In this role, you will:

· Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure Java-based microservices applications.

· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams while promoting best engineering practices.

· Participate in architecture and design discussions, recommending optimal technical solutions.

· Actively contribute to coding, code reviews, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support activities.

· Develop and maintain applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and related technologies.

· Drive adoption of microservices, API-first design, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native development practices.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.

Requirements

· 10+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in Java technologies.

· Proven experience as a Java Lead, Technical Lead, or Senior Lead Developer.

· Strong hands-on experience with:

o Java 8/11/17o Spring Boot

o Spring Cloud

o RESTful API development

o Microservices architecture

· Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, resiliency, and performance optimisation.

· Experience working with messaging technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar platforms.

· Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

· Experience with cloud

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