Cognizant

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About the role As a Technical Lead, you will make an impact by driving technical excellence and innovation across complex projects. You will be a valued member of our Technology and Engineering team, collaborating with onsite and offshore teams to ensure successful project execution. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* In this role, you will: Serve as the primary Cognizant Delivery point of contact for the assigned portfolio. Participate in release planning and provide technical inputs to ensure smooth delivery. Oversee end-to-end services for the application cluster or portfolio under management. Coordinate daily with onsite and offshore teams to maintain alignment and progress. Develop proof of concepts, set up development environments, and break down modules considering technical aspects. Review and guide code development, ensuring quality and adherence to standards. Contribute to framework development and implement core or critical modules. Support service management processes with relevant delivery data. Work Model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Oak Brook, IL. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs. What you need to have to be considered: 7–11 years of experience as a Technical Lead in software development. Strong expertise in JavaScript, Spring Boot, Microservices, Spring Core, REST Web Services, Core Java, and PL/SQL. Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver high-quality solutions. Experience in coordinating across distributed teams and managing complex interdependencies. These will help you stand out: Hands-on experience in developing frameworks and reusable components. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in challenging environments. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and release planning processes. We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until December 12th, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $60,000.00 – 93,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: 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.