Cloud Software Engineer (Azure)

Cognizant; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer (Azure) to design and build cloud-native, API-driven solutions on Microsoft Azure, enabling secure data movement across enterprise systems. You'll collaborate with product owners, architects, and agile teams.

The role emphasizes API design, security, and full lifecycle management with Azure API Management, Azure AD, GraphQL, Java, and Spring technologies, plus CI/CD pipelines using Git and GitHub Actions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience architecting cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with API lifecycle management using Azure API Management.
• Security: authentication/authorization with Azure AD, mTLS, and API throttling.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and GraphQL API development.
• CI/CD tooling and Agile/Scrum experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop cloud-native, API-driven solutions on Azure.
• Own API lifecycle design, security, analytics, monitoring, and deprecation.
• Develop APIs using GraphQL, Java, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Git and GitHub Actions while working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Skills

Azure

API lifecycle

API security

Java

GraphQL

CI/CD

REST APIs

Tools

Azure Functions

Azure Data Factory

Azure Storage

Azure API Management

Git

GitHub Actions

Job description

Cloud Software Engineer (Azure)

About the role

As a Cloud Software Engineer, you will make an impact by architecting and building cloud-native, API-driven solutions on Microsoft Azure that move, transform, and orchestrate data securely across enterprise systems. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, architects, and cross-functional Agile delivery teams.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future

**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs. **

In this role, you will

• Architect and develop solutions on Microsoft Azure, leveraging Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, and related services for data movement, transformation, and orchestration between systems.
• Own the full API lifecycle using Azure API Management, including API design (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger), development, versioning, security, analytics, monitoring, and deprecation.
• Implement API security, including authentication and authorization with Azure Active Directory, and develop and manage custom API security policies, mTLS, and API throttling.
• Develop APIs using GraphQL as well as Java, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git and GitHub Actions while working within Agile/Scrum teams.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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

• Hands-on experience architecting and developing solutions on Microsoft Azure using Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, and related services.
• Strong API lifecycle management experience with Azure API Management, including API design (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger), versioning, security, analytics, monitoring, and deprecation.
• Proven API security experience implementing authentication/authorization with Azure Active Directory, plus custom API security policies, mTLS, and API throttling.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Boot for API development, along with GraphQL API development.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL/Oracle/MongoDB), PL/SQL, CI/CD tooling (Git, GitHub Actions), and working in Agile/Scrum teams.

These will help you stand out

• Working knowledge of Angular, JavaScript, or C++ to explore and understand existing applications.
• Experience designing scalable, high-performance data integration patterns across distributed systems.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until October 9, 2026

• The annual salary for this position is between $69,000 - $114,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

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

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.