Sr. Software Engineer
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Aug 31, 2026 · 2mo ago
Iselin, New Jersey, United States / Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$145K–$185K est.
7+ years exp
Job description
Senior Software Engineer
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer , you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient applications that support critical asset and wealth management business functions. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, business analysts, architects, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional technology teams to build modern cloud-based solutions for enterprise clients.
In This Role, You Will:
• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot to support asset and wealth management platforms.
• Build and enhance event-driven architectures using Kafka to enable reliable processing of transactions, market data, and client activities.
• Develop efficient data access solutions using SQL and MySQL/PL-SQL to support portfolio management, analytics, and reporting requirements.
• Integrate applications with AWS cloud services to deliver resilient, secure, and highly available solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Modernize legacy applications by refactoring and migrating functionality into microservices-based architectures.
• Implement automated testing practices, including unit, integration, and API testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Monitor and optimize application performance through logging, metrics, and observability tools.
• Apply secure coding standards and engineering best practices to protect sensitive financial data and support regulatory compliance.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing activities to drive engineering excellence.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring attendance in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. 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
• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java 17 and object-oriented programming principles.
• Proven experience developing microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka, event-driven architectures, and distributed system design patterns.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization, relational database design, and performance tuning.
• Experience designing and deploying applications in AWS cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.
• Experience working within Asset and Wealth Management domains, including portfolios, orders, positions, reporting, and client servicing workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with distributed teams in a global environment.
These Will Help You Stand Out
• Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of wealth management or investment management platforms.
• Exposure to JavaScript and front-end integration for web-based applications.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and application performance management tools.
• Familiarity with security, governance, and compliance requirements within financial services.
• AWS certifications or cloud-related professional certifications.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments supporting business-critical applications.
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 September 2, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $68,000 - $114,000 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.
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 salary, 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.
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.
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.
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Dental
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401(K)
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Parental Leave