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# Java lead

- **Company:** CogniSoft Technologies
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, MySQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Google Cloud, Spring-boot, Vert.x, Cassandra, Reactive Programming, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/26776e1e-8e5b-4ba7-8d13-a2881e9c0b7a

## About the Role

* Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs
 * Hands-on experience with Vert.x, Reactive Programming, and Distributed Systems
 * Strong knowledge of System Design, OOP, Design Patterns
 * Experience with Oracle/MySQL, Cassandra or other NoSQL databases
 * Exposure to Google Cloud Platform/AWS/Azure and cloud-native development
 * Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, Code Reviews, Performance Tuning
 * Strong understanding of Agile, TDD/BDD, and SDLC
 * Proven experience in leading development teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical decisions
 * Client experience preferred