Important Disclaimers:
**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**
**Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**
In this role, you will:
- Design software applications based on architecture reference guidelines.
- Evaluate technical requirements and provide recommendations on how to best build software.
- Document application solutions and write software design specifications.
- Write reliable and efficient code and maintain source code files in enterprise repository.
- Test and debug enterprise applications.
- Participate in software development lifecycle phases including solution design, configuration, development, testing and support.
- Contribute throughout the entire SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) with focus on continuous improvement and work in a team environment.
- Participate in team review for functional specification, technical design and code review.
- Participate in agile project ceremonies.
- Assist in troubleshooting problems in the production environment, when required.
- Follow guidelines and procedures to ensure source controls is properly used, software documentation is maintained and kept up-to-date as it relates to solution and application architectural design diagrams, technical and conceptual models and workflows.
- Interact with Quality Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and other Developers to ensure that questions and discrepancies about specifications are resolved during the solution development process.
- Collaborate with local and regional I.S. teams to deliver enterprise solutions that are scalable, adaptable and in synchronization with evolving business needs.
- Research tools, frameworks and technologies that could enhance user experience in alignment with IS strategy
Work model: On Site
Location: Scarborough - ON CAN
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office in Scarborough - ON CAN.
What you need to have to be considered:
- Solid understanding of J2EE/JEE architecture (back-end and front-end)
- Application integration through Messaging and Web Services (RESTful and Soap)
- Additional technical requirements include:
- Modern Javascript frameworks such as React, Vue.js
JMS, JPA, Hibernate, JDBC, JUnit, Maven, XML/XSD,
Microservices and API management, Swagger
Websphere Liberty Platform (WLP), WebSphere Application Server (WAS),
SQL - Spring Framework, including Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data, MVC
- The following are considered valuable assets:
- AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, Cognito, API Management, CloudWatch)
- Ruby on Jets
- NodeJS
- IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
- Azure DevOps
- IBM API Connect (APIC)
- Experience with Agile
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, good judgment and effective decision-making
- Strong process improvement orientation, and experience in leading discussions to drive positive results amongst inter disciplinary groups
-- 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 6/24/2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $60K – $117K 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.
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.
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.
