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Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mclean - VA. 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):\nCombine extensiveJava and Springboot expertise with microservices design experience to create stable and reusable platform components for AI workloads.\nApply Agile delivery experience to coordinate sprints refine backlog items and maintain steady progress on complex AI lifecycle initiatives.\nUseDevOps skills to design CI and CD pipelines manage configuration and integrate automated testing to sustain high release quality for platform features.\nLeverage AWS knowledge to select appropriate cloud services configure environments and manage cost and performance for AI enabled microservices and data flows.\nDraw on experience in commercial lending domain when applicable to better align platform capabilities with credit processes risk assessment and financial product workflows.\nApply strong problem solving skills and attention to detail developed over six to ten years of software engineering experience to handle complex technical challenges.\nDemonstrate clear communication and collaboration abilities that support effective coordination with technology and business stakeholders in a work from office day shift environment.\nSalary and Other Compensation:\nApplications will be accepted until 11/20/2026.\nThe annual salary for this position is from$83k to $132K 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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