Backend Developer
About the role
As a Senior Backend Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services for a clinical protocol authoring platform used to create, review, approve, version, and publish structured clinical protocols. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences technology team and collaborate with product managers, clinical domain experts, UX designers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver secure, high-quality, and compliant solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, integrations, and data models supporting clinical protocol authoring workflows.
- Build scalable solutions for content management, workflow orchestration, collaboration, approvals, versioning, audit trails, search, notifications, and reporting.
- Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and integrations with enterprise platforms, identity providers, document generation services, and clinical systems.
- Implement secure coding practices, authorization controls, audit logging, encryption, and data privacy requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while supporting application performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on business requirements, this role may be delivered onsite, offshore, or in a hybrid model depending on project and client needs.
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. [Global Job...oilerplate | Word]
What you need to have to be considered
- 6+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend development expertise.
- Hands-on experience developing applications using Java/Spring Boot, .NET, Node.js, Python, or another modern backend technology stack.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design, API development, microservices, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
- Experience designing and optimizing relational databases, SQL queries, and data models.
- Hands-on experience with REST APIs, JSON, API versioning, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing.
- Knowledge of security best practices including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, RBAC, encryption, authentication, and authorization.
- Experience working with cloud-native platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
These will help you stand out
- Experience in Life Sciences, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, or other regulated environments.
- Familiarity with clinical protocol authoring, clinical trial processes, study design, and regulatory workflows.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as ICH M11, CDISC USDM, and structured content management.
- Experience with workflow engines, full-text search technologies, document management, and content platforms.
- Familiarity with GxP, Computer System Validation (CSV), electronic records controls, and data integrity requirements.
- Experience integrating with platforms such as EDC, CTMS, eTMF, RTSM, RIM, or regulatory submission systems.
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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
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.
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.
