Cognizant

Lead Software Engineer

Cognizant
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10 hours ago
Hyderābād, IndiaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable Java and Node.js microservices for complex business workflows.
  • Debug and optimize backend services, APIs, data models, stored procedures, and event-driven systems.
  • Build secure, responsive user interfaces with AngularJS and advanced JavaScript.
  • Configure, deploy, monitor, and tune cloud-native services on AWS.
  • Manage Kafka topics, producers, and consumers for high-throughput event streaming.
  • Apply secure coding practices, conduct code reviews, improve automated testing, and enhance CI/CD and deployment automation.
  • Analyze production incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective reliability improvements.
  • Create technical documentation and mentor engineers on design, implementation, and testing practices.
  • Collaborate with product, testing, and operations teams on requirements, technical planning, and releases.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience designing and developing Java and Node.js services backed by PostgreSQL and SQL databases.
  • Strong proficiency with Kafka and microservices patterns for scalable, event-driven solutions.
  • Advanced skills in AngularJS and JavaScript for interactive frontend experiences.
  • Proven experience configuring AWS environments, deployments, and monitoring resources.
  • Hands-on expertise with PL/SQL and MySQL development for reporting, transactions, and integrations.
  • Knowledge of code review, automated testing, continuous integration, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Effective communication skills for translating requirements into technical designs and providing delivery updates.
  • AWS Certified Developer Associate or equivalent cloud certification is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model.
  • Opportunities to mentor engineers and contribute to technical design, delivery practices, and team improvement.
Cognizant

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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