Senior Software Engineer – Java/Python & AWS (Hybrid)
Cognizant · Norfolk, VA · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineering$81k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java, Python, Spring Boot, and AWS
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements aligned with the Payer domain
- Develop and maintain APIs and integrations to enable seamless system communication
- Implement best practices for security, reliability, and performance optimization
- Conduct testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
- Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and domain standards
- Stay current with evolving technologies and leverage them to enhance development practices
- Work closely with stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
Qualifications
- Requires 8+ years of total experience
- Strong hands-on experience in Java (Java 8 & Java 11) and Python for enterprise backend development
- Expertise in building microservices using Spring Boot
- Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and cloud native application development
- Experience working with Aurora PostgreSQL / PostgreSQL databases
- Strong experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and system integrations
- Proficiency in secure coding standards, performance tuning, and debugging
- Strong domain experience in Healthcare – Payer
- Good understanding of Payer workflows, data flows, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Ability to align technical solutions with healthcare business needs
- Strong understanding of backend system design, scalability, high availability, and microservices architecture
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Preferred (Nice To Have)
- Exposure to JavaScript for frontend or service side integrations
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with industry compliance standards within the Payer domain
- Cloud certifications or prior experience in regulated healthcare environments