Java Angular Full-stack Lead (Remote - US/Canada)

About the role

Cognizant is seeking a highly experienced Java Angular Full-stack Lead to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions for a strategic banking client. This role combines architecture leadership with hands-on technical expertise, requiring deep knowledge of modern application development, cloud-native platforms, enterprise integration, and emerging AI technologies. The ideal candidate will drive architecture strategy, governance, and engineering excellence while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders.

In this role, you will

• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable solution architectures.
• Lead end-to-end solution design and architecture governance across development, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and enterprise solution strategies.
• Create and maintain architecture artifacts including HLDs, LLDs, Solution Architecture Documents, integration specifications, and UML diagrams.
• Evaluate technologies, identify risks, and recommend best practices that support performance, scalability, security, and reliability goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Work model

Remote (US or Canada)

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States/Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. 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

• Extensive experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale software solutions.
• Hands-on expertise with Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices, Angular, and Azure.
• Strong experience with API-led architectures, messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, and JMS.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture patterns, including microservices, event-driven architectures, API-first design, and SOA.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, databases, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead architecture governance and guide engineering teams in delivering scalable, secure applications.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with AI-enabled platforms such as Claude, OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Exposure to Agentic AI solutions and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills within complex enterprise environments.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 11/11/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $138,000 to $162,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

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

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.