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Position Overview
With enterprise modernization at the core of what we offer, Cognizant's Moment Adobe plays a pivotal role in helping our clients achieve greater business agility and resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Leveraging deep domain expertise, ongoing investment in talent, and innovative integrated platforms and solutions, we empower our clients to envision, build, modernize, and operate more advanced and effective businesses.
As an entry-level Adobe Software Engineer at Cognizant, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of Adobe-based software solutions across a variety of industries. Your work will focus on utilizing Adobe Workfront and Fusion products, to deliver impactful digital experiences. You'll collaborate with experienced team members to analyze requirements, implement features, and ensure high-quality solutions, while continuously learning new skills and best practices within the Adobe ecosystem.
There are 3 different opportunity tracks to be considered for:
1. Adobe AEM & Edge Delivery Services will undergo structured training to build skills in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Sites and Edge Delivery Services for creating modern, high-performance digital experiences. The role includes learning how to configure AEM templates and components, manage digital assets, support content authors, and contribute to front-end implementation using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The trainee will also learn Edge Delivery's document-centric and Git-based workflows to help deliver fast, SEO-friendly sites using a lightweight, serverless architecture.
2. Associates who join in the Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) will be trained to support the design, implementation, and operation of customer data solutions using Adobe Experience Platform and related Experience Cloud products. The role focuses on learning how to ingest, model, and activate customer data, and how to help marketing and technology teams deliver personalized, data driven customer experiences across channels.
3. The Workfront Trainee is an entry-level role for recent graduates who will be trained to use Adobe Workfront to support project and task management, basic configuration, and end-user support. The role focuses on learning platform features, assisting senior team members with day-to-day operations, and gradually taking ownership of routine Workfront activities such as creating projects, managing work queues, and generating basic reports.
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Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Engineering, or related discipline
• 0-1 year of experience; internships or academic projects related to project management, IT, or business operations are a plus
• Candidates should possess good Java application development skills (e.g., Core Java technologies, knowledge of web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Demonstrated development experiences in Java, html, CSS, JavaScript development
• Demonstrated experiences in cloud computing such as Azure OpenShift and AWS, etc.
• Understanding of software development methodologies
• Basic understanding of databases, data models, and concepts such as tables, joins, and primary keys
• Familiarity with at least one of the following is preferred: SQL, JavaScript, Python, or Java
• Understanding web fundamentals such as HTTP, APIs, and JSON is an advantage
• Eagerness to learn new tools and processes; interest in project management or work management platforms
• Interest in digital experience, content management, and performance-focused web development
• Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets and other productivity tools; any exposure to SaaS tools or ticketing systems is an added advantage
• Academic or internship exposure to any CMS, web frameworks, or cloud platforms
• Strong Interest in digital marketing, customer data platforms (CDPs), analytics, or marketing automation tools; as well as interest in customer experience, personalization, and data-driven decision making
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; actively participates in team meetings discussions and be a specialist in Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns
• Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams
Responsibilities
• Learn AEP fundamentals: platform architecture, Experience Data Model (XDM), datasets, profiles, segments, journeys, destinations, and data collection concepts
o Assist with data ingestion: support basic setup of data sources, mapping data to XDM schemas, and validating data quality under supervision.
o Support audience segmentation help create and test simple segments and activation use cases defined by senior engineers or marketers.
o Participate in implementation tasks: shadow senior team members during sandbox configuration, identity stitching, and integration of AEP with upstream and downstream systems (web, mobile, CRM, marketing tools).
o Contribute to documentation: maintain training notes, configuration documents, runbooks, and checklists for repeatable tasks.
o Execute test scenarios: create and use test profiles to validate journeys, messages, and segment membership before production use.
• Learn fundamentals of AEM Sites (templates, components, pages, workflows, assets) and apply them on supervised project tasks
o Learn Edge Delivery Services concepts (blocks, Git-based workflows, document-driven authoring) and assist in building high performance pages
o Implement basic front-end changes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within AEM and Edge Delivery projects under mentorship
o Support senior developers in content migration, configuration, and testing of AEM/Edge Delivery features
o Execute unit tests, perform basic troubleshooting, and document issues and fixes in project tracking tools
o Follow coding standards, security guidelines, and performance best practices defined for AEM and Edge Delivery implementations
o Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and communicating these for architectural review
• Learn Adobe Workfront fundamentals, including navigation, projects, tasks, issues, and reports, through structured on-the-job training and self-study
o Help maintain Workfront data quality by updating statuses, correcting simple data errors, and following naming and workflow standards
o Participate in documenting simple Workfront procedures and preparing step-by-step guides or screenshots for other new users
o Assist in creating and updating Workfront projects, tasks, and assignments based on guidance from project managers and senior administrators
o Support end-users by answering basic questions, helping them with log and track work, and escalating more complex issues to senior team members.
o Help maintain Workfront data quality by updating statuses, correcting simple data errors, and following naming and workflow standards.
o Participate in documenting simple Workfront procedures and preparing step-by-step guides or screenshots for other new users.
o Gradually support preparation of basic Workfront dashboards and reports (for example, team workload, task status, or simple performance views)
• Support end-users by answering basic questions, helping them with log and track work, and escalating more complex issues to senior team members
• Execute unit tests, perform basic troubleshooting, and document issues and fixes in project tracking tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, marketing, operations, etc.) to understand how usage and align updates with their needs
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and communicating these for architectural review
Location(s)
New hires will be hired at the Cognizant office in Plano, TX where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.
Start Date(s)
New hires will start in June 2026. While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.
Why Choose Us?
Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 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.
Work Authorization
Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.
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.
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