Senior Java/Python Developer

Cognizant; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java/Python Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications driving digital transformation in Capital Markets and Banking. You will work with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native approaches, with an onsite Washington, DC work model and strong emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience in software development and enterprise application delivery.
• Proven experience in the Capital Markets and Banking industry.
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Python.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and modern application development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Build, enhance, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java, Python, and related frameworks.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend components to support business-critical processes and application functionality.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and resolve complex application issues while ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Apply modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native development approaches.
• Contribute to application architecture, solution design, and continuous improvement initiatives across the technology landscape.

Skills

Java

Python

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud technologies

Agile development

Troubleshooting

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Senior Java/Python Developer

About the role

As a Senior Java/Python Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and supporting scalable enterprise-grade applications that drive digital transformation within the Capital Markets and Banking domain. You will be a valued member of the technology team and work collaboratively with architects, business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Build, enhance, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java, Python, and related frameworks.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend components to support business-critical processes and application functionality.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and resolve complex application issues while ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Apply modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native development approaches.
• Contribute to application architecture, solution design, and continuous improvement initiatives across the technology landscape.

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Washington - DC.

What you need to have to be considered

• 8+ years of overall IT experience in software development and enterprise application delivery.
• Proven experience within the Capital Markets and Banking industry.
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Python.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and modern application development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Understanding of regulatory, risk, or trading platforms within Capital Markets environments.
• Exposure to performance tuning and optimization of large-scale enterprise applications.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until November 5th , 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 63,000 to $99,500 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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.