Software Engineer

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

Paid holidays/PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Charlotte, NC for hybrid work. You will design and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient applications for asset and wealth management, collaborating with product owners, analysts, architects, and DevOps to build cloud-based enterprise solutions.

You will drive microservices, event-driven design, and data access with SQL in AWS, while applying secure coding practices and contributing to code reviews and performance optimization across

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on software engineering with Java 17.
• Proven experience building microservices and RESTful APIs with Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka, event-driven architectures, and distributed design.
• Advanced SQL skills and database design/performance tuning.
• Experience deploying apps in AWS cloud environments.
• Solid practices: VCS, automated testing, CI/CD, code reviews.
• Experience in Asset and Wealth Management domains.
• Effective communication with distributed/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance event-driven architectures using Kafka for reliable processing.
• Develop efficient data access solutions using SQL and MySQL/PL-SQL.
• Integrate applications with AWS cloud services for resilience and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Modernize legacy applications by refactoring into microservices.
• Implement automated testing: unit, integration, API tests.
• Monitor and optimize performance with logging, metrics, and observability tools.
• Apply secure coding standards to protect data and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing to lift engineering standards.

Skills

Java 17

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

SQL

AWS

CI/CD

Code reviews

Distributed systems

Testing practices

Tools

MySQL

PL/SQL

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient applications that support critical asset and wealth management business functions. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, business analysts, architects, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional technology teams to build modern cloud-based solutions for enterprise clients.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot to support asset and wealth management platforms.
• Build and enhance event-driven architectures using Kafka to enable reliable processing of transactions, market data, and client activities.
• Develop efficient data access solutions using SQL and MySQL/PL-SQL to support portfolio management, analytics, and reporting requirements.
• Integrate applications with AWS cloud services to deliver resilient, secure, and highly available solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Modernize legacy applications by refactoring and migrating functionality into microservices-based architectures.
• Implement automated testing practices, including unit, integration, and API testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Monitor and optimize application performance through logging, metrics, and observability tools.
• Apply secure coding standards and engineering best practices to protect sensitive financial data and support regulatory compliance.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing activities to drive engineering excellence.

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 attendance in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. 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

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java 17 and object-oriented programming principles.
• Proven experience developing microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka, event-driven architectures, and distributed system design patterns.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization, relational database design, and performance tuning.
• Experience designing and deploying applications in AWS cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.
• Experience working within Asset and Wealth Management domains, including portfolios, orders, positions, reporting, and client servicing workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with distributed teams in a global environment.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of wealth management or investment management platforms.
• Exposure to JavaScript and front-end integration for web-based applications.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and application performance management tools.
• Familiarity with security, governance, and compliance requirements within financial services.
• AWS certifications or cloud-related professional certifications.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments supporting business-critical applications.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until September 22, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $68,000 - $123,000 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.