Job description

About the role As a Service Line Sales Specialist – Software & Platform Engineering, you will make an impact by identifying, qualifying, and closing new business opportunities across Software & Platform Engineering, spanning Digital Experience, Digital Engineering, Enterprise Application Modernization, and Application Development & Maintenance and Quality Assurance services. You will be a valued member of the Software Engineering Group(SEG) sales team and work collaboratively with Client Partners, client leadership teams, and internal Cognizant practice and service-line teams. In this role, you will • Lead and champion Cognizant's custom application offerings in market, collaborating across AI-led Legacy Modernization, AI-led SDLC, and Cloud platforms, including Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions • Partner with Client Partners to develop and implement growth strategies and transformation roadmaps across small and mid-sized Insurance carriers • Own lead generation, pipeline management, proposal development, and overall solution, and build comprehensive account plans to drive outcomes • Engage CXO, VP, and Director-level clients, respond to RFPs, and lead pursuits as a pursuit owner to close new and expansion opportunities • Create and present account pipeline, QBR presentations, and executive status reports, winning new business in line with agreed revenue and total-contract-value targets Work model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered • Experience selling services with specific knowledge in selling digital and cloud solutions, including large-scale Enterprise Application modernization and migration • Experience in at least one of Digital Experience, Digital Engineering, Enterprise Application Modernization, Application Maintenance/Support, or Quality Assurance, with a good understanding of at least one other area • Ability to engage CxO-level and CxO-1 level executives in large deal, solution, transition, and transformation shaping discussions • Understanding of the drivers and enablers of digital transformation, such as Data, Applications, and Cloud, and experience with global service delivery models • Excellent problem solving, business communication, and client management skills, with demonstrated leadership across highly diverse and matrixed teams These will help you stand out • MS or MBA degree • Strong background in a project environment and application development • Ability to contribute to new business development efforts and lead multiple tasks in a dynamic environment • Strong problem-solving abilities with the skills to identify strategic solutions to business problems with enterprise-wide implications • Good understanding of Property & Casualty and Life & Annuity Insurance We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2026. • The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 - $185,000 depending on the 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. Benefits • 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 #LI-MB1 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. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. 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.

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In this role, you will
Lead and champion Cognizant's custom application offerings in market, collaborating across AI-led Legacy Modernization, AI-led SDLC, and Cloud platforms, including Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions
Partner with Client Partners to develop and implement growth strategies and transformation roadmaps across small and mid-sized Insurance carriers
Own lead generation, pipeline management, proposal development, and overall solution, and build comprehensive account plans to drive outcomes
Engage CXO, VP, and Director-level clients, respond to RFPs, and lead pursuits as a pursuit owner to close new and expansion opportunities
Create and present account pipeline, QBR presentations, and executive status reports, winning new business in line with agreed revenue and total-contract-value targets
What you need to have to be considered
Experience selling services with specific knowledge in selling digital and cloud solutions, including large-scale Enterprise Application modernization and migration
Experience in at least one of Digital Experience, Digital Engineering, Enterprise Application Modernization, Application Maintenance/Support, or Quality Assurance, with a good understanding of at least one other area
Ability to engage CxO-level and CxO-1 level executives in large deal, solution, transition, and transformation shaping discussions
Understanding of the drivers and enablers of digital transformation, such as Data, Applications, and Cloud, and experience with global service delivery models
Excellent problem solving, business communication, and client management skills, with demonstrated leadership across highly diverse and matrixed teams
These will help you stand out
MS or MBA degree
Strong background in a project environment and application development
Ability to contribute to new business development efforts and lead multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Strong problem-solving abilities with the skills to identify strategic solutions to business problems with enterprise-wide implications
Good understanding of Property & Casualty and Life & Annuity Insurance
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 - $185,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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.

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401(K)

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Parental Leave