Senior Software Engineer(Focus Python,Data Science)-REMOTE

Cognizant; Mangum (NC); Remote; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Software Engineer, focusing on Python and Data Science. This role involves designing and implementing robust distributed systems that leverage cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. You will lead a team, ensuring high-quality code and architecture while collaborating closely with clients to meet their business needs. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future of IoT-enabled products. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing Java server applications.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering complex distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable software systems using Java and Python.
• Provide technical leadership and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Java

Python

Data Science

API-oriented design

Agile Methodology

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Computer Engineering

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Hibernate

Postgres

Liquibase

Job description

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, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Title: Lead Software Engineer (Focus Python, Data Science)

Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement and deliver robust, scalable, and secure distributed software systems spanning edge and cloud, using Java and other technologies.
2. Provide technical leadership including constructive code reviews and design guidance to team members.
3. Work with clients to understand business requirements, prioritize work and provide advanced problem diagnosis and resolution.

Key Qualifications:

1. Demonstrable track record of delivering complex distributed system projects using AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud services.
2. Excellent knowledge of enterprise system architecture patterns including data science, data modeling, database design, performance monitoring, tuning, and unit testing.
3. Experience with common Java/Python technologies and frameworks.
4. Experience with web technology stacks.

Requirements:

1. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering preferred.
2. 5+ years of experience developing Java server applications.
3. Experience working in complex multi-component or multi-vendor environments.
4. Experience with API-oriented design and REST.
5. Experience with relational databases, development and optimization of complex SQL queries, and ORM tools such as Hibernate.
6. Experience gathering and clarifying requirements from different organizations.
7. Knowledge of Agile Methodology and CI/CD process.
8. Outstanding attention to detail.
9. Located in US EST or CST time zones.

Desired:

1. Experience developing software for automation control or robotics.
2. Experience in the warehousing, transportation and logistics industries.
3. Experience developing highly available and resilient software.
4. Experience with queuing technologies such as Apache Pulsar.
5. Experience with Postgres and Liquibase.
6. Experience with dependency-injection frameworks such as HK2.
7. Familiarity with Typescript, Node.js and React is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual salary for this position is between $111,000 – $155,000 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.

• 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.

Applications will be accepted until February 22, 2025.