We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated software engineer with expertise in Angular 21 for frontend development, combined with strong backend capabilities in Java and Python. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge web applications that leverage the latest technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks, backend integration, and AI-driven functionalities to contribute to the development of next-generation applications.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features using Angular 21 (frontend) and Java / Python (backend).
- Build and consume RESTful and GraphQL APIs; ensure performance, reliability, and security.
- Integrate and leverage Generative AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, or equivalent) to accelerate development workflows.
- Contribute to the architecture and implementation of cloud-native microservices on AWS, Azure, or OpenShift.
- Write clean, testable code with appropriate unit, integration, and end-to-end test coverage.
- Containerize applications using Docker and participate in Kubernetes-based deployments.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions.
What we expect
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Java and Python programming languages, with hands-on backend development experience.
- Proven experience with Angular 21 and modern frontend development practices including component-based architecture and reactive programming.
- Experience integrating and deploying generative AI solutions within software applications.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-based deployments.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and agile development methodologies.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- Experience building or integrating LLM-powered features into production systems
- Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
- Background in Banking domain is preferred
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role.
Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation:
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $60,300 – $95,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Working arrangements
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 4 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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 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.
