• Job Description

  Req#: 00060147051

  Python / AWS Developer with Terraform

  We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with proven experience to join our team with varied strengths.

  The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, Terraform and AWS and experience working with DevOps and SQL. This role involves developing maintaining and optimizing software solutions that drive our business forward and positively impact society.

  Locations: Preferred: Bloomfield CT, Austin TX , Secondary: Plano TX, Morris Plains NJ, Nashville TN

  Key Responsibilities / Delivery Responsibilities:

  • Ability to automation and integrate with CI/CD tools for continuous validation.

  • Ability to build well architected applications for AWS Cloud

  • Identify code defects and work with other developers to address quality issues in product code.

  • Finding bottlenecks and thresholds in existing code through the use of automation tools.

  • Deliver business objectives aligned to technical specifications and work in an iterative agile pattern daily.

  • Ownership over your work task, and are comfortable interacting with all levels of the team and raise challenges when necessary.

  • Core code production for back, middle and front end applications

  • Deploying and developing AWS cloud applications and services end to end

  • Operational triage of bugs, failed test cases and system failures

  • Creating and optimizing infrastructure performance metrics

  • Complete detailed peer code reviews

  • Developing pilots and proofs-of-concept for requirements

  • Working in all stages of the development lifecycle

  • Automation of manual data object creation and test cases

  • Ask smart questions, collaborate, team up, take risks, and champion new ideas

  Required Skills:

  • 8+ years of experience as Software Engineer

  • Extensive experience with AWS or other cloud technologies including Databrick, Glue, Lambda, S3, IAM, VPC, EC2, Athena, Cloudwatch, Dynamo and RDS

  • Understanding of the serverless mindset on architectural solutioning

  • Strong Terraform IaaS experience.

  • Experience with DevOps & CI/CD tools – Jenkins, Cloudbees, Please Build, etc.

  • Proficiency with OOP languages such as Python, Java, Scala, but Python preferred

  • Proficiency working with large data stores and data sets

  • Deep understanding of database concepts and design for SQL (primarily) and NoSQL (secondarily) -- schema design, optimization, scalability, etc.

  • Solid experience with git software version control and good understanding of code branching strategies and organization for code reuse

  Desired or “Plus” Skills:

  • Linux / UNIX operating system environment, comfort with bash scripting and command line

  • Experience in streaming data, such as Kafka, Kinesis

  • Machine learning and/or artificial intelligence experience

  • Experience building RESTful APIs (e.g. Python/Swagger)

  *Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future*

  Salary and Other Compensation:

  Applications will be accepted until 8/10/2024

  The annual salary for this position is between $68,422 to $131,500 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.

  Why Choose Cognizant?

  It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.

  Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical training to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.

  Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

  If you become comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

  About Cognizant:

  Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a detailed global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of outstanding companies that are leaders in their own space.

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• About the company

  Cognizant is a multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services.

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