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Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python & AWS
Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python & AWS (Hybrid) with 8+ year of experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.
Cognizant Digital Engineering If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.
Location: Norfolk, VA (Hybrid)
*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 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:
Technical Skills
• 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
Domain Skills
• 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
Conceptual & Enterprise Skills
• Strong understanding of backend system design, scalability, high availability, and microservices architecture
• Ability to translate business and domain requirements into scalable technical solutions
• 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) Qualifications
Technical / Domain Skills
• 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 are a plus
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until July 11th, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 $ to 141,500 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
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.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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.
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.
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