Cognizant

Golang Application Architect

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5 days ago
Lexington, KY, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$81k - $142k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design end-to-end healthcare provider applications using Golang, React, and PostgreSQL.
  • Define application architecture, service boundaries, integration patterns, and technical standards.
  • Establish secure coding practices and support security, privacy, and data protection compliance.
  • Translate healthcare provider domain requirements into scalable, high-performing technical solutions.
  • Provide architectural guidance on performance optimization, observability, reliability, and modern software design.
  • Mentor development teams and contribute to architecture standards, governance, and technical roadmaps.

Requirements

  • Strong experience designing and architecting enterprise applications with Golang.
  • Hands-on PostgreSQL experience including schema design, performance tuning, indexing, and data modeling.
  • Experience building modern web applications with React.
  • Deep understanding of application security, secure coding practices, integration patterns, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience in the healthcare provider domain and translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with highly available distributed systems, healthcare data management and regulations, architecture governance, technical roadmaps, team mentoring, observability, performance monitoring, and enterprise integration frameworks.

Benefits

  • Remote position open to qualified applicants in Lexington, Kentucky.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan and contributions.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Some roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.
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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant

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