Lead Java Full Stack Engineer - Java Architect

Cognizant Digital Engineering

If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.

In this role, you will:

Serve as a Java Full Stack Architect, providing technical leadership and architectural guidance.

Participate in key stakeholder meetings to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Work as an individual contributor, completing assigned user stories within the sprint timeline.

Independently design modules and ensure they align with overall architecture and best practices.

Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies and perform sprint-level activities effectively.

Take end-to-end ownership of assigned user stories/features, from development through deployment.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for the team as needed.

Communicate effectively with offshore and onsite stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration.

Play the role of Senior Full Stack Engineer (FSE) for this requirement.

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 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office Fort Worth TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered:

Experience: Minimum 10 years in software development with proven lead or architect-level experience.

Technical Expertise:

Java Development with strong skills in solutioning, architecture design, and design patterns.

J2EE Technologies: Java.

Frameworks: Spring Boot.

Front-End: Angular, HTML, CSS, Responsive Web Design (RWD), JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Lit/React.

Build & Deployment Tools: Maven, Gradle, Git, JUnit, Mockito, CI/CD pipelines.

DevOps & Cloud: GitHub, Azure DevOps, Docker, Amazon Corretto 17.

Tools: IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio (Front-End), Postman, Cisco AnyConnect, SoapUI, LogDNA, Grafana, Dynatrace.

Domain Knowledge: Airline industry experience preferred; APTCO knowledge is an added advantage.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $97,000 - $141,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

· 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

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.

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 caliber 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.

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 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.