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Based on this role’s business requirements, this is ahybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Bentonville, AR. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.\nWhat you need to have to be considered (Required):\nDemonstrate extensive experience in designing and implementing big data solutions using modern distributed processing and storage technologies\nPossess strong programming expertise in core Java and Java 8 including collections concurrency and functional programming constructs applied in real projects\nShow proven ability to integrate agentic AI frameworks or tools into enterprise applications to automate tasks and augment decision making processes\nExhibit familiarity with inbound logistics processes in retail such as order routing stock movements and warehouse operations even if gained through supporting systems\nDisplay solid understanding of software design principles including modularity scalability and testability across complex distributed applications\nBring experience working in hybrid delivery models with effective communication and collaboration practices across onsite and remote team membersIllustrate practical knowledge of version control build automation and continuous integration practices that support reliable and repeatable software delivery\n\nSalary and Other Compensation:\nApplications will be accepted until 11/15/2026.\nThe annual salary for this position is from$62k to $112K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.\nBenefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\n- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\n- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n- 401(k) plan and contributions\n- Long-term/Short-term Disability\n- Paid Parental Leave\n- Employee Stock Purchase Plan\nDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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