Cognizant

Senior Software Engineer

Cognizant$90K — $140K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-14 years of software engineering experience focused on large-scale systems.
  • Hands-on expertise with large language models and AI agents.
  • Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for cloud-ready microservices.
  • Strong skills in Node.js for API-centric applications.
  • Experience in the healthcare insurance domain and knowledge of regulatory constraints.
  • Practical experience with CI/CD, containerization, and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement production-grade AI workflows for payer processes.
  • Develop scalable backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build and maintain Node.js services for platform communication.
  • Create robust Python components for data processing and model orchestration.
  • Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into technical designs.
  • Implement secure coding practices to protect health information.
  • Conduct testing and code reviews for high-quality deliverables.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
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.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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