Senior Golang Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Senior Golang Software Engineer (Hybrid)

If you are like us, you have big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value by connecting people with things, insights, and experience. Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Role: Senior Golang Software Engineer

Experience: Minimum 5 to 12 years of solid experience.

Job Location: Candidates need to be willing to work in a Hybrid model (4 days a week) from the Client's office in Minneapolis - MN, Hopkins - MN, Brookfield - WI, or Irving - TX. Remote is not an option.

Must Have Qualifications

* Golang: Proficiency in Go to develop efficient, scalable backend services.

* MySQL: Experience in designing, managing, and optimizing relational databases to support data-intensive applications.

* System Design and Architecture: Ability to architect complex systems with scalability, reliability, and performance in mind.

* Docker: Expertise in containerizing applications to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows.

* Amazon Web Services (AWS): Hands-on experience with AWS for deploying, managing, and scaling cloud-based applications.

* API Design & Microservices Architecture: Strong background in designing robust APIs and developing modular microservices for flexible system integration.

* Version Control: Proficiency in Git or similar systems for effective source code management.

* Agile Methodologies: Experience working within Agile or Scrum frameworks to iteratively develop and deliver high-quality software.

* Security Best Practices: Knowledge of implementing security measures in both code and infrastructure to protect applications from vulnerabilities.

* Teamwork and Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Nice-to-Have Skills

* PHP: Additional experience with PHP for legacy system integration or web development tasks.

* Healthcare/Payment Industry Experience: Familiarity with the healthcare or payment domains to better understand industry-specific challenges.

* HIPAA, PII, and PCI DSS Standards: Understanding of regulatory requirements for protecting sensitive data in healthcare and finance.

* Infrastructure as Code: Experience with tools and practices for automating infrastructure provisioning and management, such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

* Create efficient system architectures using Golang and MySQL,

* Containerize applications with Docker and deploy solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

* Will be engaged in API design and microservices development to build robust, flexible systems.

Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 - $93,500 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.

Why Choose Cognizant?

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.

If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.

About Cognizant:

Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.

www.cognizant.com

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