Senior Developer - Java, SQL & Unix (Asset Management Operations)(Hybrid)

Cognizant; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Developer - Java, SQL & Unix to join the Asset Management Technology team. This hands-on role leads design, development, and support of enterprise applications in asset management operations and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes mentoring, code reviews, and driving best practices while ensuring production stability and performance in a hybrid work environment in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, application design, and technical leadership within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting applications using Java.
• Advanced SQL expertise, including database design, query optimization, performance tuning, and stored procedure development.
• Strong Unix/Linux scripting experience supporting automation, batch processing, and operational workflows.
• Experience delivering and supporting high-volume, business-critical enterprise applications.
• Working knowledge of Asset Management, Capital Markets, Investment Operations, or Financial Services domains.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across applications, databases, and integrations.
• Experience mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and leading technical delivery efforts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, enhancement, and support of Java-based enterprise applications supporting Asset Management Operations.
• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions and application designs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams while promoting software engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain applications utilizing Java, SQL, and Unix/Linux scripting technologies.
• Design, build, and optimize batch processing, automation solutions, and enterprise integrations.
• Partner with business, operations, and technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Conduct code reviews and technical design reviews to ensure quality, performance, maintainability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex application, database, and integration issues while driving root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with database teams to optimize data structures, SQL performance, and data integrity.
• Support application deployments and production stability in partnership with infrastructure and DevOps teams.
• Partner with Quality Assurance teams to support functional, integration, regression, and performance testing efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, and operational procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that enhance business and technology outcomes.

Skills

Java

SQL

Unix/Linux scripting

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms

Job description

Senior Developer - Java, SQL & Unix (Asset Management Operations) (Hybrid)

About the Role

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Developer - Java, SQL & Unix to join our Asset Management Technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technology leader with deep expertise in Java, SQL, and Unix/Linux technologies, combined with experience supporting business-critical financial services applications.

You will lead the design, development, enhancement, and support of enterprise applications that enable asset management operations. Working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and engineering teams, you will drive technology solutions that are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the design, development, enhancement, and support of Java-based enterprise applications supporting Asset Management Operations.
• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions and application designs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams while promoting software engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain applications utilizing Java, SQL, and Unix/Linux scripting technologies.
• Design, build, and optimize batch processing, automation solutions, and enterprise integrations.
• Partner with business, operations, and technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Conduct code reviews and technical design reviews to ensure quality, performance, maintainability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex application, database, and integration issues while driving root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with database teams to optimize data structures, SQL performance, and data integrity.
• Support application deployments and production stability in partnership with infrastructure and DevOps teams.
• Partner with Quality Assurance teams to support functional, integration, regression, and performance testing efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, and operational procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that enhance business and technology outcomes.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.

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

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, application design, and technical leadership within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting applications using Java.
• Advanced SQL expertise, including database design, query optimization, performance tuning, and stored procedure development.
• Strong Unix/Linux scripting experience supporting automation, batch processing, and operational workflows.
• Experience delivering and supporting high-volume, business-critical enterprise applications.
• Working knowledge of Asset Management, Capital Markets, Investment Operations, or Financial Services domains.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across applications, databases, and integrations.
• Experience mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and leading technical delivery efforts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Asset Management, Investment Management, Custody Operations, or Capital Markets organizations.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern application development methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of application monitoring, production support, and performance management tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale distributed enterprise applications in regulated environments.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until October 14th, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 65,447 to $ 117,000 depending on 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.