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You will work directly with client stakeholders, product teams, and engineering leaders to transform business requirements into scalable, production-ready applications.\nThis role is ideal for experienced software engineers with a strong foundation in cloud technologies, modern application development, and emerging AI platforms. You will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.\nIn This Role, You Will\nDesign, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications and services using Python and TypeScript.\nBuild and integrate AI-powered solutions, agentic workflows, and automation capabilities using modern AI tools and frameworks.\nDevelop APIs, integrations, and data services using REST and GraphQL architectures.\nDeploy and support applications in AWS cloud environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments.\nPartner directly with clients to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver business value.\nTroubleshoot, optimize, and enhance existing applications while maintaining high standards of performance, reliability, and security.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly prototype and scale innovative technology solutions.\n\nWork Model\nAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. 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