• Product/Platform Engineer

    Cognizant (Bannockburn, IL)


    **Role Overview** : This role will focus on designing, deploying, and managing edge-based applications using AWS technologies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions.

    Key Responsibilities-

    + Design and implement “fit-for-purpose” solutions tailored to edge computing environments.

    + Build and deploy applications to edge devices, ensuring high availability and resilience.

    + Lead and participate in application design discussions with multiple stakeholders.

    + Technology accountability and delivery - Manage and coordinate offshore development teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

    Technical Skills-

    + AWS Expertise, including:

    + IoT Greengrass

    + Core services: S3, EC2, RDS, VPC, etc.

    + Edge Deployment: Experience in building and deploying applications to edge devices.

    + DevSecOps: Proficiency with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Harness, GitHub, Terraform, SonorCloud).

    Design Skills-

    + Proven experience designing scalable, resilient, and secure applications.

    + Strong ability to lead design sessions and collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams.

    + Experience managing offshore build teams and driving project execution from technology ownership.

    Work Requirements-

    + Must be available to work onsite at the Bannockburn, IL office at least 2 days per week.

    Core Responsibilities:

    + **Solution Design and Architecture:**

     

    Designing and architecting IoT solutions that utilize AWS IoT Greengrass for edge processing, local data management, and secure communication between devices and the cloud.

     

    + **Greengrass Component Development and Deployment:**

     

    Developing custom Greengrass components (e.g., Lambda functions, Docker containers) to run on edge devices, enabling local data processing, machine learning inference, and integration with local resources (sensors, peripherals).

     

    + **Device Connectivity and Management:**

     

    Configuring and managing Greengrass core devices and client devices, ensuring secure connectivity, authentication, and authorization within the IoT ecosystem.

     

    + **Data Management and Stream Processing:**

     

    Implementing data management strategies for edge devices, including local data storage, filtering, aggregation, and efficient data transmission to AWS IoT Core or other AWS services.

     

    + **Security Implementation:**

     

    Ensuring the security of IoT solutions by implementing best practices for device authentication, data encryption, and access control within the Greengrass environment.

     

    + **Monitoring and Troubleshooting:**

     

    Monitoring the health and performance of Greengrass deployments, troubleshooting issues related to device connectivity, component execution, and data flow.

     

    + **Integration with AWS Services:**

     

    Integrating Greengrass solutions with other AWS services such as AWS IoT Core, S3, Lambda, SageMaker, and CloudWatch for comprehensive IoT functionality.

     

    + **Software Deployment and Updates:**

     

    Managing the remote deployment and updates of software and Greengrass components to edge devices.

    Key Qualifications:

    + **Technical Expertise:**

     

    Strong understanding of AWS IoT services, particularly AWS IoT Greengrass (V1 and V2), AWS IoT Core, and related services.

     

    + **Programming Skills:**

     

    Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in IoT development (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js).

     

    + **Edge Computing Knowledge:**

     

    Experience with edge computing concepts, including local data processing, offline capabilities, and resource-constrained environments.

     

    + **Networking and Security:**

     

    Knowledge of networking protocols, security best practices, and secure communication within IoT systems.

     

    + **Operating Systems:**

     

    Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems commonly found on IoT devices.

     

    + **Problem-Solving:**

     

    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues in complex IoT environments.

     

    + **Communication:**

    Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts

    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.