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About Cognizant's Enterprise Platform Systems
Cognizant's Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) help clients across industries reimagine their digital CX, attract and retain a world-class workforce, engage their partner ecosystems more productively and run their operations and financial organizations more efficiently. By building a simpler, modernized landscape, Cognizant EPS can help clients transform their business, achieve key business goals-and win in the digital economy.
Cognizant leverages Pega to deliver on the promise of "Digital at Scale." To help your enterprise provide omni-channel experiences and enhance customer engagement, we collaborate with Pega to co-create smart solutions leveraging our Pega Digital Innovation Center.
Key Responsibilities

• Implement case lifecycle using Pega App Studio and Dev Studio

• Configure data models, data validation, data types, transforms, and relationships

• Build user interfaces (UI) and dashboards within Pega

• Work with REST/SOAP APIs for system integration

• Assist in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices

• Debug and resolve application issues using Pega tools (Tracer, Clipboard)

• Collaborate in Agile teams, participate in daily stand-ups, and contribute to sprint deliverables, working closely with senior developers and business analysts

• Maintain technical documentation for workflows, rules, and configurations while maintaining code quality standards

• Develop and maintain applications using Java and Spring Boot

• Perform unit and integration testing using JUnit and Mockito

• Gain exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes for deployment

• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases for data persistence

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

• Hands-on programming skills in Python and/or Java with a good understanding of object-oriented programming

• Good understanding distributed computing and one of the Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Knowledge of Data Science/AI/ML/Decisioning

• Understanding of data structures & algorithms

• Basic knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs for system integration

• Basic knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes

• Understanding of messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ)

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions

• Good understanding of database concepts and proficiency in basic SQL for querying, analyzing, and managing data

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Location
New hires will be hired to the Cognizant office in Mesa, AZ, 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
New hires will start in August 2026. While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is $65,000 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.
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 multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.
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 hourly rate, 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.
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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