Cognizant

Software Engineer(Python/React)

Cognizant$68K — $114K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience building production-grade applications with React JS
  • Proficient in Python3, including web frameworks and data processing
  • Advanced SQL skills for optimizing queries and designing relational schemas
  • Experience in asset and wealth management domains
  • Familiarity with hybrid work practices and distributed team collaboration
  • Practical knowledge of version control systems and testing frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Design responsive front end features using Python Fast API and React JS
  • Develop robust backend services for financial calculations and data management
  • Create efficient SQL data models for performance optimization
  • Integrate front end components with backend APIs for seamless user journeys
  • Implement secure data handling practices for financial information
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs
  • Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure high coding standards
  • Develop automated tests to improve code reliability and reduce regression risks

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
Software Engineer (Python/React)

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Software Engineer (Python/React) with at least 6+ years experience for a hybrid work model focused on building and enhancing client facing applications within asset and wealth management using Python Fast ApI integration LLM React JS Python3 Python and SQL while ensuring robust data integrity and secure processing to support advisory teams and end clients through scalable solutions that align with enterprise standards and societal trust in financial systems

Location:Charlotte - NC USA

You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement responsive front end features using Python Fast ApI integration LLM React Js that provide intuitive and accessible user experiences for asset and wealth management clients while ensuring consistency with enterprise design guidelines
  • Develop robust backend services using Python3 and Python that support complex financial calculations data transformations and workflow orchestration for portfolio and account management
  • Create efficient SQL queries and data models that optimize performance and accuracy for large volumes of transactional and reference data within asset and wealth management platforms
  • Integrate front end components with backend APIs and databases to deliver seamless end to end user journeys for advisors portfolio managers and operations teams
  • Implement secure authentication authorization and data handling practices that protect sensitive financial information and comply with internal risk controls and regulatory expectations
  • Collaborate with product owners business analysts and domain experts in asset and wealth management to translate functional requirements into clear technical designs and implementation plans
  • Conduct detailed code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high coding standards and ensure maintainability testability and reuse across modules
  • Develop automated unit tests integration tests and component tests using appropriate frameworks to improve code reliability and reduce regression risks in a hybrid delivery environment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes that improve system resilience and client satisfaction
  • Optimize application performance by profiling critical paths refactoring inefficient logic and fine tuning database interactions to meet stringent latency and throughput requirements
  • Document technical designs data flows and deployment steps in a clear and structured manner to support knowledge sharing onboarding and operational readiness for distributed hybrid teams
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines that streamline deployments and improve delivery predictability
  • Engage in regular stakeholder discussions to refine backlog priorities estimate effort and ensure timely delivery of features that enhance client outcomes and support the company purpose of enabling inclusive and responsible wealth creation

Qualifications:
  • Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science information technology or a related engineering discipline with a strong foundation in algorithms data structures and software design principles
  • Demonstrate extensive hands-on experience spanning at least seven years in building production grade applications using React Js with a focus on modular reusable and testable components
  • Exhibit strong proficiency in Python3 and Python including experience with web frameworks scripting and data processing for financial or data intensive applications
  • Show advanced skills in writing optimized SQL queries designing relational schemas and working with complex joins indexes and performance tuning in enterprise databases
  • Bring proven experience in asset and wealth management domains including understanding of portfolios accounts orders valuations reporting and regulatory considerations
  • Display familiarity with hybrid work practices including effective communication collaboration and delivery across distributed teams while maintaining productivity and accountability
  • Illustrate practical experience with version control systems testing frameworks and modern development practices that support reliable and maintainable software delivery

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 68,422- $ 114,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

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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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