Description - External

About the role

Our practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior Java Full Stack (Python -Angular with GCP) Hybrid with experience in developing and building impactful, scalable, enterprise applications.

Our Developers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users.

Our developers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we’re doing wrong, so we can fix it, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Dearborn, MI. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Work Authorization: **Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**

Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to deeply understand their use cases pain points and requirements showcasing empathy and advocating for user centric software solutions
• Solve complex problems by designing, developing and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks methodologies like agile and technologies
• Assess the requirements of the software application or service and determine the most suitable technology stack integration method deployment strategy etc. Especially for microservice.
• Create high level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure components and user friendly interactive interfaces of the application
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like product owners designers architects, etc
• Define and implement software test strategy guidelines policies and processes in line with organization vision industry regulations and market best practices
• Work on continuously improving performance and optimizing the application and implementing new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Familiar with programming practices such as test driven development continuous integration and continuous delivery

Qualifications

· Overall, 6 years of experience in IT development.

· Should have advance level (3+) experience in either Python or Java Spring boot skill

· Should have strong exposure Google Cloud run. As well as other GCP services such Tekton, Big Query, Cloud Storage, PubSub etc..

· Should have strong knowledge optimized SQL

· Should have exposure in developing user friendly interactive interfaces using Angular(v15+) framework

· Experience developing software for an Automotive is preferred

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until January 3, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337, to $141,500 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.