Senior Software Engineer, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States

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.

Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

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