Sr. Software Engineer

Cognizant; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled developer to ensure application performance and quality. The role involves collaboration with multi-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and maintaining code standards. Flexibility is offered with onsite requirements in Toronto.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Proactive approach to optimizing application performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Automated Testing Frameworks

Job description

In this role, you will :

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Identify and fix bottlenecks and bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
• Work closely with product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Implement and maintain security standard processes in web applications.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills) :

• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot sophisticated technical issues.
• Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills working optimally with multi-functional teams.
• Have 7-10 years of experience with automated testing frameworks and standard methodologies for ensuring code quality.
• Display a proactive approach to optimizing application performance and scalability.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills) :

• Show a dedication to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and new technologies.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality software solutions ensuring they meet the needs of our clients.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways! We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements :

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a balanced work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Toronto, Ontario.

Note : 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.