About Us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Developer with 6 to 12 years of experience in Python to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid model contributing to the development of innovative solutions that drive our company’s success. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our projects and the broader community.
Develop and maintain Python-based applications on EDGE platforms and microservices.
Design and implement efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
Modernize existing legacy applications based on Excel.
Create and optimize database interactions using SQL and Postgres.
Develop and maintain Python libraries.
Build RESTful APIs using frameworks like Flask or Django REST Framework.
Develop data processing pipelines.
Integrate third-party services and APIs.
Optimize application performance and database queries.
Implement security best practices.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Implement robust error handling and logging mechanisms.
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests.
Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
Develop test plans and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate solutions.
Skills / Experience Required:
Basic understanding of building science, energy, embodied carbon calculations, and carbon neutrality strategies for buildings.
Adherence to standards for timely and quality delivery of artifacts.
Minimum 6 years of professional Python development experience.
Expertise in Python 3.8+.
Strong knowledge of:
SQL, Postgres DB, stored procedures, and functions.
FASTAPI.
Python libraries like importlib and pydantic.
Caching.
Creating utilities in Python code.
Excel.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
Proficiency in version control.
Compensation: - $100,000 to $1300,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Application will be accepted till 07/2/2025
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
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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.
Disclaimer:
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.
While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.