Java Technical Lead

About the role

As a Java Technical Lead
, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and leading the delivery of scalable Java applications and AI-powered solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and multi-agent AI technologies. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, architects, technical leads, Dev Ops teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, innovative, and high-performing solutions.

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of enterprise-grade Java applications using modern software engineering principles and reusable architecture.
• Configure and support multi-agent AI solutions using Claude AI and cloud-native services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions and actionable development tasks through active participation in Agile ceremonies.
• Drive automated testing, CI/CD implementation, and deployment best practices to improve software quality, reliability, and delivery speed.
• Promote secure coding standards, identify vulnerabilities, and implement remediation measures while ensuring operational excellence.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Woonsocket, Rhode Island or within the United States
. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java and related technologies.
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including compute, storage, messaging, and managed cloud services.
• Experience designing, configuring, and supporting AI-powered or multi-agent systems, preferably using Claude AI or similar Large Language Model (LLM) platforms.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Cloud Build, or similar technologies.
• Strong expertise with Git-based source code management, branching strategies, code reviews, and release management.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and functional testing frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to identify security vulnerabilities and implement secure coding best practices.
• Experience automating development and operational processes through scripting and tooling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work directly with product teams and business partners.
• Proven leadership, accountability, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy technology, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of RXConnect or similar pharmacy domain platforms.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring solutions, including logging, tracing, and alerting tools within GCP environments.
• Knowledge of API design, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-driven application design.

Applications will be accepted until August 3rd, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $150,000 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.

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

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.