Senior Software Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with 10–14 years of professional experience to design, develop, and optimize advanced AI agent solutions in the payer domain. This role focuses on leveraging large language models, Java, Python, Spring Boot, and Node.js to build secure, scalable, and compliant platforms that improve healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency. Working in a hybrid model, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable impact for customers and society.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement production-grade AI agent workflows leveraging large language models to automate payer domain processes.
- Develop and optimize backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot for resilient, scalable APIs supporting AI-driven features.
- Build and maintain Node.js services and integration layers for seamless communication across platforms and partners.
- Create robust Python components for data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model orchestration.
- Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to maximize model relevance, accuracy, and safety in payer-specific use cases.
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and data scientists to translate business requirements into technical designs.
- Implement secure coding practices and data protection mechanisms to safeguard protected health information (PHI).
- Conduct code reviews, unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Optimize application performance and scalability through profiling, tuning, and concurrency improvements.
- Document system designs, API contracts, runbooks, and AI behavior guidelines for transparency and auditability.
- Partner with DevOps teams to containerize services, configure CI/CD pipelines, and monitor production systems.
- Collaborate with compliance and security teams to ensure adherence to payer regulations and organizational policies.
- Mentor junior engineers to foster engineering excellence and responsible AI delivery.
- Partner with stakeholders to measure the impact of AI-driven features on cost of care, processing speed, and member satisfaction.
- Engage in continuous learning on emerging AI techniques, LLM capabilities, and payer industry trends.
Qualifications
- 10–14 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on large-scale backend systems.
- Deep hands-on expertise with large language models, AI agents, and prompt engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for cloud-ready microservices.
- Strong skills in Node.js for event-driven and API-centric applications.
- Proficiency in Python for data processing and model orchestration.
- Experience in payer or healthcare insurance domains, including claims processing and regulatory constraints.
- Solid knowledge of software design principles, microservice patterns, and integration best practices.
- Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and monitoring tools.
- Strong communication skills to explain AI system behavior and limitations to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex payer workflows.
Important Disclaimers
- Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
- Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Exact work location is Woonsocket, RI, USA.
- 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.
Salary and Other Compensation
- The annual salary for this position is between $90K – $140K, depending on experience and qualifications.
- 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.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
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