Senior Application Developer – Synon / AS400
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer with strong expertise in Synon-based AS/400 applications to support application development, enhancement, and maintenance initiatives. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and supporting high-quality solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver stable, scalable, and maintainable systems aligned with business requirements and delivery KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain Synon-based AS/400 applications
- Collaborate with onsite and offshore teams within a unified delivery model
- Analyze business requirements and contribute to solution design and effort estimation
- Customize generated Synon code and perform impact analysis on existing models
- Prepare and maintain low-level design documentation, including Japanese documentation when required
- Work closely with Business Analysts, Technical Leads, and stakeholders to clarify requirements
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, quality benchmarks, and delivery KPIs
- Participate in code reviews, defect fixing, and validation cycles
- Support SIT and UAT phases, including issue analysis and resolution
- Provide production implementation and post-release support as required
- Track deliverables, communicate status, and proactively identify risks or dependencies
- Contribute to retrospectives, continuous improvement initiatives, and project documentation
- Maintain technical documentation, reusable assets, and knowledgebase materials
- Continuously enhance technical and domain knowledge through training and hands-on learning
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and supporting Synon-based AS/400 applications
- Strong experience analyzing existing Synon models and customizing generated code
- Proven ability to perform impact analysis and support application enhancements
- Good understanding of Insurance domain concepts
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working effectively in distributed (onsite/offshore) teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in large-scale enterprise application delivery environments
- Exposure to global delivery models and stakeholder collaboration
Compensation
- Salary Range: CAD 60,300 – CAD 110,000 per year
- Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, location, and overall role fit.
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
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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
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