About the Role
As a Cloud Back-End Software Developer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing back-end applications and automations that power our client's mission-critical cloud and infrastructure services. You will be a valued member of a highly technical engineering team supporting a wide range of private and public cloud environments, including VMware-based platforms, Azure, AWS, self-service portals, provisioning/orchestration systems, and Managed OS services.
You will collaborate closely with technical specialists, process engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders while contributing to roadmap developments that drive performance, security, and scalability across the entire service landscape.
In This Role, You Will
- Design and implement back-end solutions supporting VMware-based services, including automation and orchestration components.
- Develop software and automation using PowerShell and PowerShell Universal, including API development and integration.
- Build and maintain monitoring solutions and chain/process observability tooling.
- Work independently and in Agile teams to deliver roadmap initiatives.
- Contribute to secure-by-design architectures with a strong focus on performance, resilience, and scalability.
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 regular presence in Amsterdam. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
1The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- Extensive experience developing in PowerShell (expert level).
- Experience building and maintaining back-end services and APIs.
- Knowledge of VMware environments and modern cloud architectures.
- Experience with message bus technologies (e.g., MQTT).
- Strong understanding of security, performance optimization, and scalability principles.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a technical team.
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving mindset, and a proactive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, with the ability to transfer knowledge effectively.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Background with VMware automation tooling.
- Experience developing monitoring and observability solutions.
- Familiarity with containerization and modern CI/CD practices.
- Experience with PowerShell Universal Dashboard.
- Broader experience integrating cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) with VMware-based services.
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
What We Offer
At Cognizant, we believe in taking care of our people. For this role, based in the Netherlands, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- ️ 25 paid holidays
- NS business card
- Laptop and smartphone
- Pension scheme
- Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
- Cognizant covers the gross base premium for health insurance
- Technology-driven organization with an open team spirit
- International working environment
Contact the Recruiter
Interested in this opportunity? Reach out to our recruiter directly:
Bill Hilhorst [email protected] +31 6 21 13 15 32
La comunidad de Cognizant:
Somos un equipo de alto calibre que se aprecia y se apoya mutuamente. Nuestra gente defiende un lugar de trabajo enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo donde todos puedan prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000 asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con una mejor manera, sino que la hacemos realidad.
- Cuidamos a nuestra gente, clientes, empresas, comunidades y el clima haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes construir la trayectoria profesional adecuada para ti.
Sobre nosotros:
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
La información de compensación es precisa a la fecha de esta publicación. Cognizant se reserva el derecho de modificar esta información en cualquier momento, sujeto a la legislación aplicable.
Es posible que se requiera que los solicitantes asistan a entrevistas en persona o por videoconferencia. Además, es posible que se requiera que los candidatos presenten su identificación actual emitida por el estado o gobierno durante cada entrevista.
Aunque nuestro sistema permite la postulación en todos los idiomas, el (los) idioma(s) y el (los) nivel(es) de competencia requeridos para el trabajo varían. Sin embargo, se requiere un nivel básico de inglés para fines de comunicación en toda la empresa.