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Principal Software Engineer – AI Systems & Enterprise Architecture

Job Description

Design, code, test, debug, document, maintain, and modify computer programs of high complexity, significance, and risk.

Participate in application architecture functions including estimating and defining timetables, cost and project tasks.

Recommend solutions to improve business with a focus on core architecture, technology strategies and standards.

Refine and integrate development and test environment tools and software as needed.

Create and recommend improvements to unit, test plans and testing process based on assessment of organizational needs.

Collaborate closely with teams in all stages of software development lifecycle including design, development and testing of the system.

Design basic and detailed program specifications while ensuring that expected application performance levels are achieved by managing interfaces, service levels, standards, and configurations.

Demonstrate solid understanding of the business needs driving the projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

• 4+ years of experience with developing and implementing applications

• 4+ years experience in API development, Java, Spring Boot

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions using Knowledge Graph, Prompt Designing, Semantic Search, Vector DB, Large Language Model (LLM), Langchain, and Prompt Engineering.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner. - Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and enhancements.

• Implement best practices for software development, including coding standards and testing methodologies. - Work closely with product managers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. - Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on technical challenges.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions using Knowledge Graph, Prompt Designing, Semantic Search, Vector DB, Large Language Model (LLM), Langchain, and Prompt Engineering.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and enhancements.

• Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of our electronic payment systems.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner. - Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.

Skills/Experience

Excellent debugging skills

Understanding of the software development life cycle

Experience with implementation and release management activities

Good understanding of unit/system and functional testing methodologies

Experience working in large transaction-based systems

Experience writing technical designs

Experience documenting technical functions

Strong Communication and good leadership skills

Have a strong ability and interest in working with a diverse range of technical and non-technical teams.

Strong proclivity to follow coding standards and execute the best practices approach in build processes.

Banking domain knowledge preferred

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Salary Range: $69,000 - $140,000

**Application Deadline:** October 15th, 2025

Compensation & Benefits:

This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to applicable plans.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with contributions

Long-term and 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.