The Role: Lead Software Engineer (Java, Bigdata + Vulnerability Remediation)
Job Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune
Experience: Minimum 6+ years
Must have skills: Java, J2EE, SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Scala, Spark, AWS, Vulnerability Remediation
The Team: You will be part of global technology team comprising of Dev, QA and BA teams and will be responsible for analysis, design, development, and testing
The Impact: You will be working on core technology platforms responsible for supporting the operations carried out under Equity Value Stream.
What’s in it for you: You will have the opportunity to work on the enhancements to the existing index calculation systems.
Responsibilities:
· Engineer a development process for the platforms of the Equity value stream, to identify, fix and test the vulnerabilities across code, libraries, etc.
· Use available AI tools to expediate the remediation of the vulnerabilities identified and deliver the fix within the defined SLA.
· Participate in multiple software development processes including Coding, Testing, De-bugging & Documentation.
· Perform Application & System Performance tuning and troubleshoot performance issues.
· Build applications with object-oriented concepts and apply design patterns.
· Integrate in-house applications with various vendor software platforms.
· Setup development environment / sandbox for application development.
· Check-in application code changes into the source repository.
· Perform unit testing of application code and fix errors.
· Interface with databases to extract information and build reports.
· Effectively interact with customers, business users and IT staff.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering is required, or in lieu, a demonstrated equivalence in work experience.
· 7 to 10 years of IT experience in application development and support.
· Strong Experience with Use of AI tools, Java and J2EE.
· Minimum 1-2 years of experience in minimum one of following.
o Advanced SQL, PL/SQL programming
o Advanced Python
o Advanced Scala
· Big data / Cloud skills (minimum 1 of following)
o Spark using SCALA / Python/java and HDFS
o Good understanding of AWS cloud (EC2, EMR, Lambda, S3, Glue, etc.)
· Infrastructure/CICD related skills (minimum 1 of following)
o Basic networking knowledge / Unix scripting
o Ansible/Jenkins
o Exposure to addressing Vulnerabilities
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with strong verbal and writing proficiencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience working with large datasets in Equity, Commodities, Forex, Futures and Options asset classes.
· Experience with Index/Benchmarks or Asset Management or Trading platforms.
· Basic Knowledge of User Interface design & development using jQuery, HTML5 & CSS.
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.












