Lead Java Full Stack Developer – AI-Enabled Applications
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Sep 27, 2026 · 1mo ago
Plano, Texas, United States
In office
Full-time
Lead/Staff
$148K–$190K est.
Job description
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
About Us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Full Stack Developer to design and deliver scalable enterprise applications and drive the adoption of AI/GenAI capabilities within client-facing solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end development of enterprise Java Full Stack applications
• Design scalable backend services, APIs, user interfaces, and data integrations
• Integrate AI/GenAI capabilities into applications to improve automation, productivity, and user experience
• Identify opportunities to leverage LLMs, AI APIs and AI-assisted workflows within business applications
• Drive architecture, code reviews, automated testing, performance optimization, and secure coding practices
• Lead client onboarding and maintenance-related application enhancements
• Mentor developers and collaborate with business, product, infrastructure, and operations teams
Required Skills
• Strong hands-on Java Full Stack development experience
• Java, REST APIs, modern front-end frameworks, databases, and microservices
• Exposure to AI/GenAI, LLMs, AI APIs, or AI application integration
• CI/CD, automated testing, Git, and cloud/DevOps practices
• Strong application architecture and technical leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Preferred: Experience developing AI-enabled enterprise applications and client onboarding/maintenance solutions.
Compensation: - $ 130,000 + COLA + Performance Bonus + Full benefits. Application will be accepted by 10/25/2026
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
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About Cognizant:
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 @cognizant.
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
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401(K)
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave