Tech Lead (Java/Angular)

About the Position

Tech Lead (Java/Angular)

Date published: Sep 18 2026

Location: Pittsburgh / Dallas / United States

Job category: Digital

Work model: Hybrid

As a Tech Lead, you will make an impact by designing, building, and deploying robust Java-based microservices that power mission-critical applications in the banking and financial services domain. You will be a valued member of the engineering delivery team and work collaboratively with developers, testers, architects, and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on assigned development tasks, taking ownership from analysis through deployment.
• Analyze features and requirements and produce a clear implementation plan.
• Implement, unit test, and deploy high-quality code.
• Support testing activities and help resolve defects.
• Support vulnerability fixes and ad-hoc tasks related to migrations, upgrades, and other changes as needed.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Core Java, OOPs, Collections, Multithreading, and Exception Handling.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, JPA, and SQL.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) and data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, and deployment, plus REST APIs, JSON, Maven/Gradle, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and performance tuning, with exposure to the BFSI domain.

Nice to Have

• Experience with NoSQL technologies (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with OpenShift and additional data-streaming tooling.
• Angular (version 16 or later), TypeScript, and micro front-end architecture.
• Module federation and server-driven UI patterns.
• Bootstrap and the Jasmine testing framework.

We Offer

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

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

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.

Additional employment information

Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.

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, state, or local laws.

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