Backend Developer

Cognizant; Lomas del Mirador, Buenos Aires; Híbrido; ARS 135.820.000 - 203.731.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant in Argentina is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for a clinical protocol authoring platform. You will collaborate with product managers, clinical domain experts, UX designers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver secure, compliant solutions.

You will work across RESTful APIs, data models, and integrations, focusing on performance, reliability, and maintainability, with a hybrid work model based on project needs.

Formación

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with backend focus.
• Hands-on with Java/Spring Boot, .NET, Node.js, or Python.
• Strong API design, microservices, and distributed systems knowledge.
• Experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Familiarity with cloud-native platforms and CI/CD.
• Understanding of security, encryption, and data privacy.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend APIs and services.
• Build integrations and data models to support workflows.
• Implement secure coding practices and access controls.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering teams for quality.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Conocimientos

Backend development

API design

Microservices

Security practices

Cloud-native development

Relational databases

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Herramientas

Java/Spring Boot

.NET

Node.js

Python

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization (Docker)

Descripción del empleo

Backend Developer

About the role

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services for a clinical protocol authoring platform used to create, review, approve, version, and publish structured clinical protocols. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences technology team and collaborate with product managers, clinical domain experts, UX designers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver secure, high-quality, and compliant solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, integrations, and data models supporting clinical protocol authoring workflows.
• Build scalable solutions for content management, workflow orchestration, collaboration, approvals, versioning, audit trails, search, notifications, and reporting.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and integrations with enterprise platforms, identity providers, document generation services, and clinical systems.
• Implement secure coding practices, authorization controls, audit logging, encryption, and data privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while supporting application performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on business requirements, this role may be delivered onsite, offshore, or in a hybrid model depending on project and client needs.

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

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend development expertise.
• Hands-on experience developing applications using Java/Spring Boot, .NET, Node.js, Python, or another modern backend technology stack.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, API development, microservices, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
• Experience designing and optimizing relational databases, SQL queries, and data models.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, JSON, API versioning, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing.
• Knowledge of security best practices including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, RBAC, encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience working with cloud-native platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

These will help you stand out

• Experience in Life Sciences, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with clinical protocol authoring, clinical trial processes, study design, and regulatory workflows.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ICH M11, CDISC USDM, and structured content management.
• Experience with workflow engines, full-text search technologies, document management, and content platforms.
• Familiarity with GxP, Computer System Validation (CSV), electronic records controls, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience integrating with platforms such as EDC, CTMS, eTMF, RTSM, RIM, or regulatory submission systems.

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