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Senior Consultant - Full Stack

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About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Senior Consultant - Full Stack, you will make an impact by designing, building, and enhancing cloud-native applications that support the client's R&D organization. Operating at the intersection of science and technology, you will be a valued member of the R&D Technology Services team and work collaboratively with product owners, data experts, global engineering teams, and clients to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that enable data-driven decision-making.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications across front-end and back-end systems, including modern microservice-based architectures, distributed systems, and RESTful APIs for enterprise platforms.
  • Contribute to system architecture, technical design, and engineering standards, and create detailed technical documentation including Low-Level Design (LLD), Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams, and component and class diagrams, while partnering with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions, manage cloud environments, and build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and delivery, while implementing automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, end-to-end) and ensuring applications meet security, compliance, and operational standards.
  • Integrate applications with enterprise R&D systems and scientific data platforms, build data pipelines supporting ingestion, transformation, and access, and enable interoperability using semantic data models and metadata standards.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of features—from design through deployment—act as a technical contributor and mentor supporting junior engineers, influence stakeholders, drive improvements in development processes and architecture, and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity.
  • Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), Organizational Leadership (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and Business Leadership (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen).


Work model

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, or Querétaro, Mexico. 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 you must have to be considered

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of software engineering experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Strong experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript), hands-on experience building full-stack applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue), and designing/integrating REST APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3, etc.), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), and a strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native design.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Neptune), knowledge of data engineering pipelines (e.g., Spark, Databricks), and strong understanding of system design and data modeling.
  • Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines, automated testing methodologies, Agile/Scrum environments, and strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to translate technical solutions to business impact.


These will help you succeed

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes/EKS) and AI-assisted development tools.
  • Exposure to clinical, scientific, or biomedical platforms and knowledge of GxP processes and regulated environments.
  • Experience working with research scientists or domain experts.
  • Experience with OutSystems, Power Apps, Salesforce, or similar low-code platforms.
  • Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business.
  • The embodiment of Cognizant's Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It.

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.

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.
  • Accommodations: 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.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • 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.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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