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Berriehill Research

Senior AI Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$92K - $126K/yr

Secret Security Clearance - Active or Inactive Education: * Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering or other IT-related field or equivalent experience REMOTE WORK NOTICE: This position may be ...

OSI Digital

Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Ability to communicate thoughts, designs, and ideas clearly and regularly with other team members (both locally and remote). * BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Science, or BS Computer ...

Grantek

Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Experience in DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus, etc is preferred but not necessary. * Vision Platforms: Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc. * Experience with Python, Historian (PI System ...

Grantek

Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Experience in DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus, etc is preferred but not necessary. * Vision Platforms: Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc. * Experience with Python, Historian (PI System ...

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A Remote Active Directory job involves managing and maintaining Microsoft Active Directory services from a remote location. Responsibilities typically include user authentication, group policy management, security configurations, and troubleshooting directory-related issues. Remote professionals use tools like PowerShell, Azure AD, and various identity management systems to ensure seamless access control and system integrity. These roles are common in IT administration, cybersecurity, and cloud computing environments.

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As a Remote Active Directory professional, you can expect to spend your days managing user accounts, groups, and organizational units, applying and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects, and monitoring system health and security. You'll often be involved in automating routine tasks with PowerShell scripts, supporting onboarding or offboarding processes, and responding to access or authentication issues. Additionally, remote collaboration with cross-functional IT teams and timely communication with stakeholders are a significant part of the role. This work ensures timely user access, compliance, and the smooth operation of core business services.

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Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems_ REMOTE

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Durham, NC • On-site, Remote

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Cognizant rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Senior Software Engineer-Distributed Systems & Microservices
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and evolve a modern, event-driven microservices platform supporting North Carolina's toll and vehicle registration systems. In this role, you will work on distributed systems that manage account management, payment processing, and vehicle transactions at scale.
Technology Stack
  • Backend: Java 21, Spring Boot 3.5.9, Spring Cloud, Spring Kafka
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis (Lettuce), Flyway migrations
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Cloud Azure
  • Messaging: Apache Kafka, event choreography patterns
  • Tools & Quality: Maven, MapStruct, Lombok, JUnit 5, Mockito, TestContainers, JaCoCo, OpenAPI/SpringDoc, GitHub
  • Authentication: OAuth2/OIDC, Azure Active Directory
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement microservices within a saga-choreography architecture
  • Develop event-driven workflows and manage Kafka topics across domain services
  • Implement distributed data persistence and caching strategies
  • Write production-grade code with comprehensive test coverage
  • Collaborate on architectural decisions and API design, including OpenAPI specifications
  • Optimize database performance and oversee schema migrations
  • Mentor junior engineers on engineering best practices and domain-driven design
  • Contribute to infrastructure automation and deployment pipelines
Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years working with distributed systems
  • Strong proficiency in Java with modern frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
  • Experience with event-driven architecture and message brokers, particularly Kafka
  • Demonstrated expertise with PostgreSQL and Redis or comparable caching layers
  • Solid understanding of microservices patterns, distributed transactions, and eventual consistency
  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies
  • Proven track record of writing testable, high-quality code and championing engineering best practices
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with the Azure cloud platform
  • Background in payment processing or financial systems
  • Familiarity with API-first development and OpenAPI specifications
  • Experience with Flyway or other database version-control tools

About Cognizant's IoT Practice:
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
  • Applications will be accepted until September 9th , 2026
  • LI#- #LI-SC6

Compensation & Benefits
$130,000 - $150,000 per year + Cost of Living Allowance
Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Additional Information
  • Onsite role
  • ⚠️ Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

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
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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