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# Java Technical Lead

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Columbus, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $71,100.0 - $112,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Web Development, Spring Framework, Node.Js, Pega, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Web Technologies, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/DA2A0821E70B46E997949CD2728B2CF4/job/

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications for large-scale BFSI clients. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud Platforms, Kubernetes, and modern web technologies , with the ability to guide development teams through cloud-native transformations and complex integration initiatives. The role involves hands-on technical leadership, solution design, code quality governance, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing applications., · 10+ years of experience in Java application development with at least 2 years in a Technical Lead role.

· Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.

· Expertise in Microservices architecture and REST API development.

· Experience with Azure cloud services and container orchestration using Kubernetes.

· Strong knowledge of Node.js, Angular (13-16), and modern web application development.

· Experience leading application modernization, cloud migration, and digital transformation initiatives.

This will help you stand out

· Architecture and Solution Design experience

· Exposure to Enterprise Architecture practices

## Description

· Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Microservices.

· Drive modernization of legacy and monolithic applications into scalable cloud-native solutions.

· Architect and develop RESTful APIs and enterprise integrations following best practices and security standards.

· Ensure application scalability, performance, reliability, and security across cloud environments.

· Support CI/CD, containerization, and Kubernetes-based deployments.

· Contribute to customer decisioning and personalization initiatives leveraging Pega platforms and emerging AI technologies where applicable.

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Columbus, GA or Atlanta, GA. 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. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.