Technical Lead – Java (Backend Engineering)
About the role
As a Technical Lead – Java, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, high-performance backend services for customer-facing banking platforms. You will be a valued member of a cross-functional Agile team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to build modern, cloud-native solutions.
*Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and own scalable Java-based microservices and APIs with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Lead architecture decisions and implement cloud-native backend solutions supporting large-scale, high-availability systems
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding teams on design patterns, coding standards, and engineering best practices
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
- Mentor engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Build and deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or OpenShift) using containerization and orchestration technologies
- Drive CI/CD automation and improve engineering efficiency using modern tools and practices
- Ensure system quality through testing strategies, monitoring, and production support
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 4 days a week in a client office in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on project and client requirements.
What you need to have to be considered
- 10+ years of experience in Java backend development
- Strong expertise in Spring Boot, microservices architecture, REST APIs, SQL, and Spring Security
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or OpenShift)
- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
- Proven experience in leading technical teams and driving delivery in an Agile environment
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization
These will help you stand out
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace)
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as Angular
- Experience in banking or financial services domain
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, distributed environments
Canadian Pay Transparency Statement
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $ 71,000 to $112,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical training courses to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
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