Position Overview
We are seeking a talented Low Code Engineer who combines deep OutSystems expertise with strong full-stack engineering fundamentals to deliver and operate secure, reliable, citizen-facing digital services.
You will work across application architecture, integrations, SQL Server, IIS, AWS/GCC infrastructure, security, observability and CI/CD; troubleshoot complex production issues; and drive modernization, automation and engineering standards across the platform.
Key Responsibilities
Application Engineering
Design, build and maintain secure, scalable applications and integrations using APIs and SFTP.
Translate business needs into maintainable technical solutions and improve existing applications for quality and performance.
Contribute to architecture, technical design and code reviews.
Engineering Excellence
Advance CI/CD, automated testing, observability and operational automation. Promote secure, maintainable designs, engineering standards, documentation, knowledge sharing and platform governance.
Platform Operations & Reliability
Operate OutSystems environments across development, testing and production, including deployments, upgrades, migrations and environment management.
Diagnose and resolve application, workflow, timer, integration and platform issues using logs, metrics and monitoring data.
Support production incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement preventive improvements.
Cloud, Infrastructure & Security
Design, build and maintain services hosted on AWS/GCC and troubleshoot IIS, Windows Server, SQL Server, networking and related infrastructure.
Contribute to compliance, hardening, backup, patching and operational resilience activities.
Key Requirements
OutSystems Development
At least 4 years of experience developing and maintaining applications using the OutSystems platform.
Strong understanding of OutSystems architecture, LifeTime, Service Center, deployment processes and development best practices.
Experience designing secure, scalable and maintainable OutSystems applications and integrations.
Ability to troubleshoot application, workflow, timer, integration and platform issues in production environments.
Full-Stack Engineering
At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience, with strong fundamentals in modern application architecture and design.
Working knowledge of C# and .NET, with experience designing and developing backend services and APIs.
Proficiency in modern frontend development using JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks such as React or Vue.
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including data modelling, complex queries, performance optimization and production troubleshooting.
Experience implementing integrations using REST, SOAP or other API technologies.
Experience supporting applications on AWS, GCC or equivalent cloud platforms, with working knowledge of IIS, Windows Server, networking, security, high availability and disaster recovery.
Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, logging, observability and production incident management; familiarity with Infrastructure as Code is an advantage.
Understanding of secure software development, including authentication, authorization, encryption, audit logging and compliance requirements in regulated environments.
Ability to troubleshoot across application, database, integration and infrastructure layers and drive issues through to resolution.
Key Attributes
Engineering Ownership:
Demonstrate experience and track record of accountability for outcomes and driving issues & opportunities, through to resolution.
Engineering Excellence:
Produces maintainable, reliable, and secure solutions while continuously improving engineering practices.
Deep Problem Solving:
Diagnoses issues across application, database, integration and infrastructure layers, perform root-cause analysis well and independently.
Trade-offs & prioritization:
Balances engineering quality, business priorities and operational constraints.
Collaboration & Communication:
Communicates clearly and works effectively with product managers, engineers and designers. Shares trade-offs between speed, quality, and simplicity, communicating respectfully.
Continuous learning:
Demonstrates curiosity and adapts to latest technologies, engineering practices and industry trends. Implementation and/or integration with AI expected in the role
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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.











