About the role
As a Frontier Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering next-generation, AI-enabled applications and cloud-native solutions. You will apply Generative AI tools across the software development lifecycle while working across application development, APIs, cloud engineering, DevOps, databases, and AI architecture.
You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to build scalable solutions and accelerate application development and modernization across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
Work model
This is an on-site role based on business requirements in Phoenix, AZ. Regardless of work arrangement, we support a healthy work–life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Important Disclaimer:
**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**
In this role, you will:
- Leverage Generative AI development tools such as Devin, Claude, Codex, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies to accelerate software development, testing, and cloud-platform changes.
- Develop and enhance scalable API and user interface solutions using technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Angular, React, Node.js, and Python.
- Design and build cloud-native solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps capabilities, and database engineering.
- Architect enterprise-scale AI agent solutions, including trust layers, grounding strategies, and cross-agent governance frameworks that support responsible AI adoption.
- Work as a polyglot engineer across software development, quality engineering, cloud engineering, and database engineering to successfully deliver pilots and innovative technology solutions.
What you need to have to be considered
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including hands-on experience applying Generative AI tools such as Devin, Claude, Codex, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies to engineering activities.
- Strong polyglot development experience with Java and Spring Boot plus modern technologies such as Angular, React, Node.js, and/or Python.
- Strong experience designing, developing, and integrating APIs within modern distributed or cloud-native applications.
- Hands-on expertise with Model Context Protocol (MCP), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) at scale, and grounding strategies, along with knowledge of knowledge graphs and ontology engineering.
- Experience designing or developing cloud-native solutions using AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
These will help you stand out
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices within cloud-native engineering environments.
- Hands-on database engineering experience.
- Experience supporting or executing application migrations across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience applying Generative AI tools across development and testing activities.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until November 14th, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $69,000 – $123,000 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 working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
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.
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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