Lead Java Developer (Onsite)

Lead Java Developer (Onsite)

We are seeking a Lead Developer. to join our team. The ideal candidate will be specializing in Java and system design principles. The role involves Leading a team of engineers to build, enhance and support Fraud and Authentication capabilities. The candidate will contribute to the company's mission by ensuring robust and efficient payment systems.

Location: San Leandro, CA.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

The Onsite position must be at the office 5 days per week.

• Lead a team of engineers to build, enhance and support Fraud and Authentication capabilities.
• Design, develop, unit test and document application functionality using Agile development practices.
• Participate in the entire Agile SDLC and interface with product owners, business analysts and deployment teams.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in System design principles.
• Hands on experience in Java Microservices, Spring or Spring boot, MongoDB, Junit, Kafka.
• Demonstrated experience with unit testing and mocking strategies.
• Extensive working experience in SOA architecture (XML and JSON technologies).
• Candidate must show a sense of urgency and take end to end ownership of tasks.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, work independently with direction from a Principal Engineer/Engineer Manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337K - $141K depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Applications will be received by April 15th, 2025.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan and contributions.
• Long-term/Short-term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

Why Choose Cognizant?

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical courses to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications in the newest technologies.

If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.