About the role
As a Senior Tuxedo and Pro*C Technical Lead, you will make an impact by leading the technical delivery and production support of high-volume, business-critical enterprise applications. You will be a valued member of the application development and support team, working collaboratively with Business, Product, Development, QA, and Support stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions and maintain application stability.
In this role, you will:
· Lead investigations into complex production issues across Tuxedo, Pro*C, C/C++, Oracle SQL/PLSQL, Unix/Linux, system interfaces, and batch processes.
· Drive root-cause analysis and implement permanent solutions that improve application stability, performance, and reliability.
· Own technical delivery from requirements analysis and solution design through implementation, release, deployment, and production stabilization.
· Communicate technical dependencies, risks, constraints, effort estimates, and resolution plans clearly to project stakeholders.
· Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development and support teams while promoting effective debugging, performance-tuning, and production-support practices.
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 Deerfield, IL. 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. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.
What you need to have to be considered
· 10 or more years of experience in application development and production support for high-volume, business-critical enterprise applications.
· Strong hands-on experience with Tuxedo, Pro*C, C/C++, Oracle SQL/PLSQL, Unix/Linux, and shell scripting.
· Advanced knowledge of Oracle database concepts, including complex SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
· Proven ability to conduct root-cause analysis, resolve complex defects, optimize application performance, and implement permanent production fixes.
· Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions, including technical feasibility assessments, impact analysis, effort estimates, and implementation planning.
· Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Business, Product, Development, QA, and Support teams.
This will help you stand out
· Experience supporting applications within the healthcare or retail pharmacy industry.
· Experience leading application releases, deployments, and post-production stabilization activities.
· Demonstrated ability to mentor technical team members and provide guidance on development and production-support best practices.
· Experience optimizing interfaces and batch processes in complex enterprise environments.
· A proactive approach to identifying technical risks, dependencies, performance concerns, and opportunities for long-term application improvement.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $83,250 to $132,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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.
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
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