Technical Project Manager - Java Full Stack at Cognizant

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Technical Project Manager - Java Full Stack About the role As a Technical Project Manager - Java Full Stack , you will make an impact by leading the delivery of complex enterprise applications while combining strong technical expertise with project management excellence. You will be a valued member of the technology delivery team and work collaboratively with product owners, business stakeholders, development teams, quality engineers, architects, and infrastructure partners to deliver scalable solutions that support merchandising and core business objectives. In this role, you will: • Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex Java full stack applications, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, performant, and aligned with business goals. • Translate business requirements into technical specifications, solution designs, and implementation plans while guiding cross-functional teams through delivery. • Drive project management activities including planning, estimation, dependency management, risk mitigation, status reporting, and scope control. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, promoting engineering best practices, code quality, automated testing, and secure software development. • Partner with stakeholders across merchandising, product, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to streamline delivery processes and ensure successful project outcomes. Work model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days per week in a client office in Atlanta, Georgia. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered • 10-12 years of experience in enterprise application development, with progressive responsibility in technical leadership, solution design, and project delivery. • Strong hands-on experience in Advanced Java development , including enterprise application architecture and backend services. • Extensive experience with Spring Boot , Quarkus , Microservices architecture , REST APIs , and GraphQL services. • Hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting scalable distributed systems and cloud-native applications. • Hands-on knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , including deployment, monitoring, and cloud-native service integration. • Strong experience with frontend technologies and full stack development practices. • Proven experience managing software development projects, including planning, execution, dependency management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication. • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, distributed systems, API design, and performance optimization in large-scale enterprise environments. • Experience leading engineering teams, conducting code reviews, implementing SDLC best practices, and driving CI/CD adoption. • Demonstrated expertise in secure coding standards, application performance tuning, and production support. • Ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams in a fast-paced enterprise environment. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. These will help you stand out • Experience supporting merchandising, retail, or omnichannel business functions, including pricing, inventory, assortment planning, and product management systems. • Experience building and integrating enterprise platforms using cloud-native architectures and modern API frameworks. • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. • Knowledge of DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, observability, and monitoring tools. • Experience delivering solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in enterprise-scale environments. • Strong mentoring and coaching skills with a passion for developing high-performing engineering teams. 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. **Please note: This position required in person interview in the client office 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. 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. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. 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. 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.

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Technical Project Manager - Java Full Stack
Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex Java full stack applications, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, performant, and aligned with business goals.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications, solution designs, and implementation plans while guiding cross-functional teams through delivery.
Drive project management activities including planning, estimation, dependency management, risk mitigation, status reporting, and scope control.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, promoting engineering best practices, code quality, automated testing, and secure software development.
Partner with stakeholders across merchandising, product, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to streamline delivery processes and ensure successful project outcomes.
What you need to have to be considered
10-12 years of experience in enterprise application development, with progressive responsibility in technical leadership, solution design, and project delivery.
Strong hands-on experience in Advanced Java development , including enterprise application architecture and backend services.
Extensive experience with Spring Boot , Quarkus , Microservices architecture , REST APIs , and GraphQL services.
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting scalable distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
Hands-on knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , including deployment, monitoring, and cloud-native service integration.
Strong experience with frontend technologies and full stack development practices.
Proven experience managing software development projects, including planning, execution, dependency management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, distributed systems, API design, and performance optimization in large-scale enterprise environments.
Experience leading engineering teams, conducting code reviews, implementing SDLC best practices, and driving CI/CD adoption.
Demonstrated expertise in secure coding standards, application performance tuning, and production support.
Ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting merchandising, retail, or omnichannel business functions, including pricing, inventory, assortment planning, and product management systems.
Experience building and integrating enterprise platforms using cloud-native architectures and modern API frameworks.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, observability, and monitoring tools.

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