Cognizant · 12 hours ago
Java / Actimize Lead
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
10+ years expCognizant is seeking a Java / Actimize Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-performance enterprise solutions supporting financial crime and AML platforms. The role involves leading a team of engineers, making key technical decisions, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance platform scalability and solution delivery.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of engineers while owning key technical decisions related to design, coding standards, and architecture
Design and develop complex backend services using Java 17/21, Spring Boot, and modern microservice patterns
Build and maintain integrations across Actimize SAM components, including workflows, scenarios, batch processes, and alert/case management services
Optimize Oracle SQL/PLSQL queries, data models, and Unix-based automation processes to ensure system reliability and performance
Partner with architecture, DevOps, and business stakeholders to enhance platform scalability, observability, CI/CD, and solution delivery
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3–5 years in a Technical Lead or Lead Developer capacity
Strong hands‑on expertise with Java 17/21, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems
Practical experience configuring and integrating with Actimize SAM, including workflows, scenarios, and batch processes
Advanced skills in Oracle SQL/PLSQL, including query optimization and schema design
Proficiency with Unix/Linux commands, shell scripting, and automation for batch scheduling
Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Docker; familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus
Deep understanding of system performance tuning, multithreading, memory management, and scalability
Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Preferred
Experience with event‑streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka)
Knowledge of cloud-native services across AWS, Azure, or GCP
Familiarity with AML/KYC, financial crime, or fraud-monitoring regulatory environments
Exposure to Actimize modules such as RCM, UDM, X‑Sight, or custom plugin development
Experience with observability tools such as ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana
Strong leadership, mentoring ability, and comfort managing both hands‑on work and team technical guidance
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
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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