We're looking for a talented and motivated candidate to join our team immediately. If you're ready to grow, contribute, and make an impact, we'd love to connect!Seeking for a passionate Java coder with 10+ years’ experience who has background of managing end to end product delivery and owning two to three pod delivery and knows how to enable and uplift the team to be high performing. Skills, Roles & Responsibilities are given below.**Squad Lead Skills and Experience:** - Demonstrated experience managing 2–3 agile teams or PODs, ensuring end-to-end software delivery using Java technologies.- Strong technical expertise in: - Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture. - Streaming technologies such as Kafka. - Full stack engineering development, with a clear expectation of hands-on coding involvement.- Proficiency in containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).- Solid foundation in DevOps, including CI/CD pipeline implementation.- Advanced skills in SQL/PLSQL and database management.- Experience with code quality tools (e.g., SONAR) and security vulnerability scanning platforms (e.g., Veracode).- Familiarity with GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) to enhance software development will be good.- Strong understanding of Agile Scrum methodology and effective debugging techniques.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.- Proven ability to mentor and upskill team members in emerging technologies.- Experience with payment systems architecture and implementation (preferred).**Key Responsibilities:** - Serve as the single point of contact for leadership regarding POD teams and act as the development manager, ensuring end-to-end accountability for team deliverables.- Lead and manage 2–3 agile PODs, overseeing timely, high-quality deliveries aligned with business objectives.- Maintain hands-on involvement in coding, conducting code reviews, setting technical standards, and driving best practices.- Collaborate closely with product owners and business stakeholders to gather, understand, and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.- Coordinate with stakeholders and POD teams to implement requirements, execute sprint cycles, and meet delivery timelines.- Translate business requirements into detailed technical plans, develop release plans, and document user stories for each POD.- Oversee Scrum and Sprint ceremonies for each team.- Ensure adherence to quality practices and standards in solution testing.- Identify and monitor risks, develop mitigation plans, and help teams manage cross-functional dependencies with external groups.- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across all teams.Candidates must demonstrate a balance between hands-on technical contributions (including coding and code reviews) and effective management of end-to-end software delivery. 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.