We create powerful, beautiful and intuitive digital products. We don't blindly follow trends. We take our understanding of the latest technologies and build the best solutions for our enterprise clients. We’re big believers in collaboration across engineering, UX and product teams. We combine our individual expertise to solve complex challenges. We seek team members who care about results and are not afraid of taking ownership. Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead is an important role within our organization that gives a person a wide range of responsibilities and opportunities to grow themself and others.
As a senior software engineer you will join a skilled team of engineers building a unique product. It would be a project with a mixed tech stack and microservice architecture. You will play a role in developing software using one of the backend technologies: Java, Javascript or .NET. You should be also skilled with one of the front-end frameworks like React or Angular – there is no strong requirement for specific technology stack. Important part of responsibilities is leading and growing team members. This includes setting and following career path, goals, having regular one on one meetings, monitoring team health and motivation, participation in job interviews and company events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership:
- Leading and mentoring the engineering team, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance. Contributing to success of project delivery.
- Leading and mentoring the engineering team, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance. Contributing to success of project delivery.
- Hands-on engineering:
- participating, leading and scheduling agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives.
- Collaborating with other team members to gather and understand requirements for new features and enhancements.
- Developing and maintaining front-end web components. Building and consuming RESTful web services and APIs.
- Writing unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and maintainability.
- Participating in code reviews and providing feedback to other team members.
- Troubleshooting and debugging issues. Continuously improving the software development process and practices.
- Communicating with stakeholders and other team members to ensure project goals are met. Keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to improve the software and the development process.
Job requirements:
- Proven analytical ability, problem-solving and risk management skills.
- Ability to analyse/summarize information and provide insights (reports, recommendations, other forms).
- Experience in managing engineering teams.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Mindset for knowledge sharing.
- Fluent communication in English.
- Deep experience and track record with one of the backend technologies, it may be Java, .NET or Nodejs.
- Experience with one of the front-end frameworks (like React, Angular or Vue).
- Understanding and practical experience with Devops technology stack.
Understanding and practical use of cloud provider services (AWS, Azure, GCP or similar).
What we offer:
- Opportunity to be part of a global organization.
- Encouraging working atmosphere, engaging activities, and extra benefits (e.g. additional medical insurance (covers gym subscription), team events, outreach activities, and others);
- Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities ( 3/5 days weekly from the office)
- Open, modern, and ergonomic work environment when working from the office with the multicultural community.
- Opportunity to grow professionally and personally (e.g. Udemy) and continuously develop within the domain.
- The salary range for this position is from 6000 to 7300 EURO gross before taxes.*
*Salary offer for the candidate is determined based on the predefined salary ranges for the position and depends on the level of competence and experience of the candidate.
Cognizant, as a digital company, makes employee health and safety its top priority. With that in mind, we are implementing virtual hiring and work practices which means all interviews will be conducted online as well as live from the office
We will be looking forward to Your CV.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted within 7 days from application.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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, state or local laws.
