Java Technical Lead; Microservices

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Technical Lead (Microservices) to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications within the Asset and Wealth Management domain. This role combines hands‑on engineering expertise with technical leadership, requiring deep knowledge of Java, microservices architecture, and modern integration patterns.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience across backend development, distributed systems, and data processing technologies, along with a proven ability to lead teams, influence architecture decisions, and support production environments. This is a hybrid role suited for a technical leader who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and is passionate about delivering robust enterprise solutions.

As a Java Technical Lead
, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of key initiatives while remaining actively involved in hands‑on development. You will lead the design and implementation of microservices‑based systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability across applications.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—including product, architecture, data, and operations—to deliver end‑to‑end solutions. You’ll be responsible for guiding development best practices, mentoring engineers, and driving continuous improvement across processes and technologies.

This position requires a balance of strong technical depth and leadership capability, as you will oversee the full software development lifecycle while supporting production systems and resolving complex technical challenges. Your expertise in Java, Spring ecosystem, and data/integration technologies will be key to building resilient and future‑ready platforms.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable Java‑based microservices architecture.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements to deployment.
• Architect and build high‑performance backend systems using Java 11, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.
• Drive best practices in API design, developing and maintaining RESTful web services.
• Guide and mentor engineers, ensuring high standards in code quality, testing, and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product, architecture, data, and operations) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee and optimize data processing and integration workflows using SQL Server, Kafka, and ETL processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and production issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Monitor application performance and system health, implementing improvements as needed.
• Support and enhance production environments, including incident resolution and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to automation and scripting efforts using Python or similar tools.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and industry standards within Asset & Wealth Management.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and system architecture.

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 in Saint Louis, MO. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

• 10 years experience in Java/J2EE
  .
• Strong experience in Java development
  , including Java 11 and Core Java
• Proven experience designing and building microservices‑based architectures
• Hands‑on expertise with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Core, and Hibernate/JPA
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services
• Solid understanding of SQL Server and database design principles
• Experience working with Kafka, ETL processes, or distributed data systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and guide engineering decisions
• Experience…