Profile Developer / Engineer Senior
Location: Remote – United States
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Profile Developer / Engineer Senior with strong hands-on expertise in Profile core banking technologies, specifically PSL and MUMPS, along with experience in modern application development technologies such as Java Spring and front-end development.
The ideal candidate will bring deep banking domain expertise and proven experience supporting enterprise banking platforms, core banking modernization initiatives, and mission-critical financial applications. This role requires a strong engineering mindset and hands-on programming capabilities across core banking systems, integrations, and automation frameworks.
The selected candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, enhance, and support banking solutions across deposits, lending, payments, and card ecosystems while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance, and support banking applications using:
- Profile Scripting Language (PSL)
- MUMPS
- Java Spring Framework
- Front-end technologies
- In-house automation tools such as GATS
- Develop scalable, high-performing solutions within core banking environments
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle including analysis, coding, testing, deployment, and production support
- Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and product stakeholders to implement banking solutions aligned with business requirements
- Support core banking implementation, upgrade, conversion, and modernization initiatives
- Work with GT.M NoSQL database environments (FIS proprietary platform)
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and application issues
- Ensure compliance with development standards, banking regulations, and security best practices
- Contribute to automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of hands-on software engineering and development experience
- Strong experience with:
- Profile Scripting Language (PSL)
- MUMPS
- Java Spring
- Front-end development technologies
- GATS or similar in-house automation frameworks
- Experience working with GT.M NoSQL database (FIS proprietary)
- Strong banking and financial services industry background
- Hands-on experience in one or more of the following domains:
- Core Banking
- Deposits
- Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
- Loans
- Loan Syndication
- Credit/Debit Cards
- ACH or Payment Frameworks
- US Tax Processes
- Financial Regulations and Compliance
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working within distributed agile teams and remote delivery models
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting large-scale core banking implementations
- Exposure to banking platform upgrades and conversion projects
- Familiarity with banking modernization and digital transformation initiatives
- Strong understanding of banking operations and transaction processing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment
Salary and Benefits
The annual salary for this position is expected to be between $115,000 - $125,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance programs
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee wellness and recognition programs
- Flexible remote work environment
Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.
Why Cognizant
At Cognizant, you will:
- Work with leading global banking and financial services clients
- Be part of a collaborative and innovation-focused engineering culture
- Access continuous learning and career development opportunities
- Contribute to large-scale digital transformation and modernization initiatives
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all associates are supported and empowered to succeed regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Accommodation Statement
Cognizant is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you require accommodations, please notify the recruiting team.
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.
