Cognizant

Enterprise Applications Technical Lead

Cognizant
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2 days ago
Charlotte, NC, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$64k - $95k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design, development, implementation, modernization, and migration of enterprise applications for Life & Annuities insurance operations.
  • Architect and implement REST APIs, microservices, enterprise integrations, and cloud-connected solutions.
  • Lead SS&C AWD workflow platform configuration, development, integration, and enhancements.
  • Oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for automated, reliable, and secure software delivery.
  • Design and optimize database structures, SQL queries, data models, application performance, and data integrity.
  • Ensure application security, compliance, data privacy, access controls, and governance throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Partner with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Mentor development teams and lead production support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong experience leading enterprise application development and technical delivery initiatives.
  • Hands-on expertise with SS&C AWD, including configuration, development, integration, and support.
  • Proven experience designing REST APIs, microservices architectures, and enterprise integration solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
  • Advanced SQL development, database design, data modeling, and performance-tuning experience.
  • Experience with enterprise application modernization and platform migration.
  • Strong working knowledge of Java and/or .NET technologies.
  • Experience with Appian BPM, Activiti BPM, or comparable workflow automation platforms.
  • Understanding of application security, access controls, data protection, regulatory compliance, and governance requirements.
  • Domain expertise in Life & Annuities Insurance.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Preferred: experience with Microsoft Azure, cloud-native architectures, digital transformation, event-driven architecture, messaging technologies, enterprise architecture frameworks, observability, operational excellence, and globally distributed development teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring 3 days per week onsite and 2 days per week remotely; the model may change based on business, client, and project requirements.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Employee assistance program, parental leave, family care benefits, and wellness programs.
  • Training, certification, and professional development opportunities; eligibility varies by location and employment status.

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

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.

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