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AI First Engineer – SCM Planning

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Job Summary

We are seeking an AI First Engineer with deep SCM expertise and a proven track record of applying AI across the entire Software Development Lifecycle SDLC This role is focused on transforming how Supply Chain applications are designed developed tested deployed and supported through AI enabled engineering practices


Responsibilities

We are seeking an AIFirst Engineer with deep SCM expertise and a proven track record of applying AI across the entire Software Development Lifecycle SDLC This role is focused on transforming how Supply Chain applications are designed developed tested deployed and supported through AIenabled engineering practices

The ideal candidate is not simply a developer who occasionally uses AI tools but an engineer who consistently leverages AI technologies to improve productivity code quality testing efficiency operational support and overall software delivery outcomes

The role will drive AIpowered development and modernization initiatives with an SCM background particularly in planning

Candidates should be able to demonstrate and quantify measurable business outcomes achieved through AI adoption including reduced development cycle times improved code quality lower testing effort accelerated deployments and faster issue resolution

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Key Responsibilities

AIFueled Software Engineering Across the SDLC

Apply AIenabled engineering practices throughout all phases of the software lifecycle

1 AIAssisted Requirements Solution Design

Leverage AI and LLM technologies to analyze business requirements BRDs user stories process flows and SCM functional specifications

Generate technical designs impact assessments traceability matrices solution alternatives and effort estimates using AIassisted workflows

Utilize AI to accelerate fitgap analysis and quarterly upgrade impact assessments

Apply AIdriven knowledge discovery to reduce analysis and design cycle times

2 AIdriven code generation and refactoring

Use GitHub Copilot Agentic AI frameworks and similar tools to accelerate development across PLSQL Java JavaScript Groovy VBCS OIC and APEX

Implement AIassisted code generation code optimization refactoring reverse engineering and legacy modernization initiatives

Develop SCM customizations integrations extensions reports and automation solutions using AIenabled development practices

Apply AI to automate integration mappings API creation report generation and technical documentation

3 AIassisted testing test automation and regression strategies

Build AIpowered testing strategies covering functional integration regression performance and user acceptance testing

Utilize AI for automated test case generation test data creation defect identification and test maintenance

Implement AIenhanced regression testing frameworks

Leverage AI tools for defect triage root cause analysis and predictive quality insights

4 AIenabled DevOps code review documentation generation and operational support

Integrate AIassisted code reviews security analysis static code scanning and quality gates into CICD pipelines

Utilize AI to generate deployment documentation release notes implementation guides and operational runbooks

Support AIdriven deployment automation and environment management practices

5 Experience with GitHub Copilot Agentic AI frameworks prompt engineering RAG patterns and AIassisted developer workflows

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Business Impact Measurement

Ability to quantify and communicate outcomes from AI adoption including

o Development cycle time reduction

o Improved code quality

o Reduced defect rates

o Reduced testing effort

o Faster deployment cycles

o Faster incident resolution

o Increased developer productivity


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.

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