Senior Software Engineer (Java Fullstack + Vulnerability Remediation Automation)
Job Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune
Experience: Minimum 6+ years
Skills Required: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, ReactJS on AWS, Vulnerability Remediation Automation
Scope: Code-level remediation across SVA, DVA, SCA, and container findings
Role Summary
Senior engineer to handle the more complex, code-intensive remediation flagged by SVA (static), DVA (dynamic), SCA, and container scans across the Java/Angular/ReactJS portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
· Remediate static (SVA) and dynamic (DVA) findings requiring actual code changes - insecure patterns, broken auth, injection risks, etc.
· Build automated upgrade/refactor scripts for dependency (SCA) and container-based image vulnerabilities
· Fix CloudFormation issues flagged by Wiz IaC Scan
· Build regression-testing harnesses to validate that fixes don't break functionality
· Partner with the Automation Engineer to productionize fixes into pipelines
Required Skills/Experience
· 5+ years in Java/Spring Boot and Angular or ReactJS
· AWS experience (CloudFormation, containers)
· Experience with SAST/DAST-style remediation (SVA/DVA) and dependency upgrades
· Strong CI/CD and automated testing background
· Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar) to accelerate code fixes, dependency upgrades, and automation scripting
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: 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.
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- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
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.











