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Sr. Python Full Stack Developer

Cognizant · Jersey City, NJ · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$80k–$135k/yrFull-time

About the role

As a valued member of the Digital Engineering team, you will design, build, and support scalable backend services, APIs, and cloud-native applications for enterprise technology initiatives. You will collaborate with technical leaders, product teams, and client stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications using Python 3.x and modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
  • Build and integrate REST APIs, GraphQL services, and gRPC-based solutions to support enterprise-scale distributed systems.
  • Contribute to microservices architecture, containerized deployments, and cloud-native development using Docker, Kubernetes, and major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Develop secure, reliable data access layers and integrations using relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
  • Support engineering excellence through Git-based version control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Agile delivery practices.

This is an onsite position requiring work from a client or Cognizant office in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 or more years of hands-on Python development experience, including strong knowledge of Python 3.x.
  • 4 or more years of experience designing and implementing microservices and distributed systems.
  • Experience developing backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
  • Experience building and consuming APIs, including REST APIs and related integration patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native application development and deployment using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum delivery practices.
  • Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.

This role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills that will help you stand out

  • Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or event-driven integration patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS.
  • Experience writing automated tests using PyTest, Unittest, or similar testing frameworks.
  • Ability to troubleshoot performance, reliability, and scalability issues across distributed applications.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and business teams.

Pay

The annual salary for this position will be between $80,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
  • 401(k) plan and contributions.
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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