AI Full-Stack Solution Engineer (Onsite)

Title: AI Full-Stack Solution Engineer (Onsite)

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics

About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future - a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies. By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant's AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

Location: Redwood City, CA (Onsite)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy full-stack, AI-based enterprise applications on the AI platform
• Mentor junior team members on coding standards and design techniques
• Conduct design and development reviews of customer software applications
• Test, troubleshoot, and enhance customer software applications with and on behalf of customers
• Deliver technical deep-dives, demonstrations, and customer training
• Write application specifications and documentation
• Continuously identify technical risks and gaps; devise mitigation strategies in anticipation of customer needs
• Work closely with product management and engineering to drive improvements to the overall quality of software

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or comparable area of study
• 2+ years of professional software development experience with object-oriented programming languages
• Strong verbal and written communication, and ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or comparable area of study
• Experience deploying enterprise-scale applications
• Experience working in a customer-facing role
• Software development experience with JavaScript and Python
• Experience with Git or other version control software
• Experience working with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular
• Experience deploying software to at least one of the leading cloud computing platforms (i.e., GCP, AWS, Azure)
• Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency in data structure and algorithm design and implementation
• Proficiency in time-series data analysis, cleansing, and normalization
• Working knowledge of Agile software development methodology
• Solid understanding of common machine learning techniques, applications, and trade-offs
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following industries: Aerospace, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrial Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Public Sector, Power & Utilities, Supply Chain, Telecommunications

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between 125,000 - $ 135,000 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. Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation