Python Developer - Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking a Senior Python Developer to lead backend service development and design scalable microservices. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Python and AWS, and experience in microservice architecture. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and inclusivity, and make a significant impact in the digital transformation of our clients' businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend microservices development with Python & AWS.
• Knowledge of NoSQL and RDBMS databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend service development and design scalable microservices.
• Drive architectural decisions and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

AWS

Microservice Architecture

Rest API Development

DevOps

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

GitHub

CI/CD

LogRhythm

OpsGenie

NewRelic

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

About Cognizant ADM:

Cognizant Application Development & Management (ADM) is one of the largest global practices that delivers next-gen industry led custom application services and is an integral part of everything we do at Cognizant. With Enterprise Modernization at the core of what we offer, ADM is quintessential to our clients' ability to emerge stronger with high business agility in an increasingly digital world. Aided by our domain experience, investment in talent and unique IP driven integrated platforms and solutions, we help the best-known enterprises across industry verticals to envision, build, modernize and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Our latest innovation Cognizant Neuro for IT Operations puts AI-driven automation at the centre of digital transformation and is an end-to-end platform that enables breakthrough performance in IT operations. We have continually sustained the Leader position in leading analyst reports that cover Application Transformation, Application Management Services and Next Gen ADM services. The latest HFS Top 10 Global Application Modernization report ranked Cognizant at Number 1 position stating that Cognizant's unique business led approach to modernization focused on what the business needed to succeed and showed flexibility to adapt and deliver that.

The Role:

• We are looking for a Senior Python developer who will lead backend service development and design scalable microservices.
• Design, Develop, maintenance of backend microservices with Python & AWS
• Drive architectural decisions
• Mentor junior developer
• Perform RCA of complex issues and implement solutions
• Focus on continuous performance improvement, implementing best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Required Skills:

• Python - Sound knowledge on the libraries related to service Development (PyNum, boto3, PyTest, libraries for KAFKA, RabitMQ etc). Knowledge on pandas is preferred.
• AWS - AWS Services for Application Development (Lambda, S3, ECS, SNS, SQS, CloudWatch, Kinesis)
• Database - Experienced in NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB), RDBMS database ( MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Microservice Architecture - Clear Understanding and experience in microservice architecture
• Rest API Development - Development of Rest API using Python
• DevOps - Familiarity with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines , AWS CodeBuild
• LogRhythm, OpsGenie, NewRelic - Knowledge on these tools

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

Disclaimer:
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.