Software Engineer (Python/React)
Cognizant’s Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Software Engineer (Python/React) with at least 6+ years experience for a hybrid work model focused on building and enhancing client facing applications within asset and wealth management using Python Fast ApI integration LLM React JS Python3 Python and SQL while ensuring robust data integrity and secure processing to support advisory teams and end clients through scalable solutions that align with enterprise standards and societal trust in financial systems
Cognizant Digital Engineering If you’re like us, you’ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.
Location: Charlotte - NC USA
You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Responsibilities:
· Design and implement responsive front end features using Python Fast ApI integration LLM React Js that provide intuitive and accessible user experiences for asset and wealth management clients while ensuring consistency with enterprise design guidelines
· Develop robust backend services using Python3 and Python that support complex financial calculations data transformations and workflow orchestration for portfolio and account management
· Create efficient SQL queries and data models that optimize performance and accuracy for large volumes of transactional and reference data within asset and wealth management platforms
· Integrate front end components with backend APIs and databases to deliver seamless end to end user journeys for advisors portfolio managers and operations teams
· Implement secure authentication authorization and data handling practices that protect sensitive financial information and comply with internal risk controls and regulatory expectations
· Collaborate with product owners business analysts and domain experts in asset and wealth management to translate functional requirements into clear technical designs and implementation plans
· Conduct detailed code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high coding standards and ensure maintainability testability and reuse across modules
· Develop automated unit tests integration tests and component tests using appropriate frameworks to improve code reliability and reduce regression risks in a hybrid delivery environment
· Troubleshoot and resolve production issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes that improve system resilience and client satisfaction
· Optimize application performance by profiling critical paths refactoring inefficient logic and fine tuning database interactions to meet stringent latency and throughput requirements
· Document technical designs data flows and deployment steps in a clear and structured manner to support knowledge sharing onboarding and operational readiness for distributed hybrid teams
· Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines that streamline deployments and improve delivery predictability
· Engage in regular stakeholder discussions to refine backlog priorities estimate effort and ensure timely delivery of features that enhance client outcomes and support the company purpose of enabling inclusive and responsible wealth creation
Qualifications:
· Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science information technology or a related engineering discipline with a strong foundation in algorithms data structures and software design principles
· Demonstrate extensive hands-on experience spanning at least seven years in building production grade applications using React Js with a focus on modular reusable and testable components
· Exhibit strong proficiency in Python3 and Python including experience with web frameworks scripting and data processing for financial or data intensive applications
· Show advanced skills in writing optimized SQL queries designing relational schemas and working with complex joins indexes and performance tuning in enterprise databases
· Bring proven experience in asset and wealth management domains including understanding of portfolios accounts orders valuations reporting and regulatory considerations
· Display familiarity with hybrid work practices including effective communication collaboration and delivery across distributed teams while maintaining productivity and accountability
· Illustrate practical experience with version control systems testing frameworks and modern development practices that support reliable and maintainable software delivery
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $ 68,422- $ 114,000 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
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 trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.
If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
About Cognizant Digital Engineering
Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy—and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
