About the role
As a Senior Apigee Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and governing enterprise-grade APIs while ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with API standards. You will be a valued member of the API Engineering & Integration team and work collaboratively with application teams, API providers, DevOps engineers, and platform teams.
In this role, you will:
Develop and manage APIs on Apigee using manual and pipeline-based deployment models
Build and configure API proxies, shared flows, and policies aligned with enterprise standards
Perform API enhancements, version upgrades, and ensure backward compatibility
Conduct PR reviews to enforce governance, security, naming conventions, and environment configurations
Deploy and support APIs across environments (Dev, QA, UAT, PROD) while troubleshooting performance and production issues
Work model: Hybrid
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 2–3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Halifax, ON, or Mississauga, ON.
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various 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.
What you need to have to be considered
6–10 years of IT experience with at least 5+ years of hands-on Apigee development (Edge, Apigee X, or OPDK)
Strong expertise in API proxy development, policies, shared flows, and API lifecycle management
Experience with CI/CD pipeline-based deployments and multi-environment release management
Solid understanding of API security (OAuth2, JWT, API keys, TLS) and REST-based integrations
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
These will help you stand out
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker-based deployments
Familiarity with Git workflows, pull request reviews, and code governance processes
Exposure to API monitoring, analytics, and observability tools
Scripting knowledge (Shell, Python) for automation
Experience with CDN/security tools such as Akamai and working in regulated domains (Healthcare, Insurance, BFSI)
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.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $117,500 CAD, 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
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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.
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.
