Full Stack Engineer
About the role
As a Full Stack Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable backend data solutions that enable reliable data processing and real-time insights across distributed systems. You will be a valued member of the engineering team, collaborating with cross-functional partners including DevOps, data engineering, and frontend teams.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend data pipelines to ingest and process data across distributed systems and cloud platforms
- Investigate and resolve data integrity issues, including inconsistencies across databases, schemas, and timestamps
- Perform load and stress testing using production-level datasets to validate system performance and scalability
- Build and maintain real-time monitoring and compliance dashboards using Python and modern frontend frameworks
- Collaborate with DevOps/DevSecOps teams to ensure code quality, system reliability, and adherence to security standards
- Integrate and test APIs to enable seamless data exchange across services
- Contribute to frontend development by building intuitive, data-driven user interfaces
- Document system architecture, workflows, and technical decisions to support cross-team alignment
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may evolve based on business and client needs.
What you need to have to be considered
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or currently in final year)
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for backend development and data processing
- Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and cloud data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery or equivalent)
- Experience building or supporting data pipelines, ETL workflows, or backend services in a production or internship setting
- Familiarity with containerized environments such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift
- Working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex data and system issues
These will help you stand out
- Experience with Java or additional backend programming languages
- Exposure to frontend technologies such as React.js or Vue.js
- Experience building monitoring dashboards or data visualization tools
- Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and service integration
- Understanding of performance monitoring and system optimization techniques
We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for technology and innovation and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement, your transferable skills and unique experiences may be exactly what we’re looking for.
Applications will be accepted until June 23rd, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $45,000 - $70,000 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.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
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