Junior API Developer

Role: Junior API Developer

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL or Dallas, Tx

Experience: 2+ years of experience

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for APIC Tech Lead to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. 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!

This role is with the Cognizant Integration and Process Management Practice within Enterprise Platform Services Team (IPM-EPS). Cognizant's IPM practice is a world leading provider of Hybrid Cloud Integration and Process Automation Services. IPM has strategic alliances with "best of bread" platform providers to provide service for Cloud Integration, Hybrid Integration Platforms, B2B Platforms, DPA and Low Code Platforms, and Cloud Integration.

Job Description: As a Junior API Developer, you will work as part of a cross-functional team responsible for the end-to-end, full stack development of the application. While each team member has a primary skill set, they are also expected to learn and contribute to areas outside of their primary skill set. The team is highly collaborative and values continuous improvement and open communication. You will be expected to be a well-regarded and respected individual contributor; possess strong inter-personal skills, as well as proven track record of application development with skills in Java, distributed cache technology and building scalable robust systems. In return you will have opportunity to gain exposure to designing, developing, and deploying applications to the internal/external cloud.

This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:

* Knowledge of API design standards, patterns, and best practices

* Experience in designing and development of SOAP/REST based Web Services.

* Must be familiar with RESTful APIs and OAuth security considerations

Mandatory: At least 2 years of strong experience in Middleware Development, Administration WebSphere DataPower XI50/52, XG 45 and API Connect

* Strong knowledge in IBM APIConnect based API lifecycle management activities from design through implementation

* Knowledgeable in creation of XSLT, XSD & WSDL

* Understanding of Datapower services like multi-protocol gateways, web service proxies, firewalls

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $80,000/Year to $100,000/Year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Mar 27 2024

About Cognizant

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