16 hours ago
Chennai, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable backend services and SQL-based data workflows for enterprise merchandising applications.
- Develop and manage containerized applications and microservices using Kubernetes across hybrid environments.
- Optimize application performance, database queries, execution plans, and resource utilization.
- Create secure APIs and integration layers connecting internal platforms and third-party systems.
- Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and data teams to deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Review system architectures and improve reliability, observability, maintainability, and technical debt.
- Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices across Python services and SQL data layers.
- Monitor production systems and Kubernetes clusters, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective measures.
- Document system designs, data models, and deployment procedures.
- Promote secure coding and data protection practices in Python services and SQL data stores.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience designing and building production-grade services with Python.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, including data modeling, complex queries, and query optimization.
- Practical experience managing Kubernetes deployments, including configuration, scaling, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of software engineering principles, version control, code review, and automated testing.
- Awareness of application and data security best practices.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
- Exposure to merchandising processes such as assortment planning, pricing, or inventory optimization is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across onsite and remote teams during standard day-shift schedules.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with coordination across onsite and remote team members.
- Standard day-shift schedule.
- Opportunity to support critical merchandising workflows for a global organization.
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About Cognizant
Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.