{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d053ea9648f6d428dc70a09e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d053ea9648f6d428dc70a09e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d053ea9648f6d428dc70a09e","title":"Senior Software Engineer - Python, Java & SQL","description":"Senior Software Engineer, Python, Java & SQL\n\nAbout the role\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable enterprise applications using Python, Java, SQL, and microservices architecture. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and collaborate with product owners, architects, platform teams, and fellow engineers to build secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions that support complex business needs.\n**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**\n\n**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\n\nIn this role, you will:\nDesign, develop, and enhance scalable microservices and backend applications using Python and Java.\nCreate optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and data-access solutions for transactional and analytical workloads.\nIntegrate services with enterprise platforms, APIs, and messaging systems while maintaining security, error handling, logging, and observability.\nImprove application quality and reliability through automated testing, code reviews, performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and production support.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, estimate effort, document technical solutions, and deliver high-value features through iterative development.\nWork model\nWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Pleasanton CA.\n\nRegardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\n\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.\n\nWhat you need to have to be considered\nExtensive hands-on experience designing and delivering production-grade microservices for distributed enterprise applications.\nStrong proficiency in Python for backend services, automation, scripting, or data-processing workflows.\nSolid Java development experience, including building resilient services and integrating with APIs or messaging platforms.\nAdvanced SQL knowledge, including relational data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning.\nExperience with software engineering practices such as version control, continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing, and code reviews.\n\nThese will help you stand out\nExperience troubleshooting production issues and improving the scalability, performance, and reliability of distributed applications.\nKnowledge of deployment pipelines, monitoring platforms, logging, metrics, dashboards, and alerting.\nExperience modernizing legacy applications and reducing operational effort through automation.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.\nAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver reliable outcomes in a hybrid environment.\nBenefits:\nCognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off.\n401(k) plan and contributions.\nLong-term/Short-term Disability.\nPaid Parental Leave.\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan.\n\nCompensation\nThe annual salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 , depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.\nDisclaimer: 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.\n\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.","company":"Cognizant","rawCompany":"cognizant","city":"Pleasanton","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-25T12:02:20.664Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Software Engineer - Python, Java & SQL","description":"Senior Software Engineer, Python, Java & SQL\n\nAbout the role\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable enterprise applications using Python, Java, SQL, and microservices architecture. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and collaborate with product owners, architects, platform teams, and fellow engineers to build secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions that support complex business needs.\n**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**\n\n**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\n\nIn this role, you will:\nDesign, develop, and enhance scalable microservices and backend applications using Python and Java.\nCreate optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and data-access solutions for transactional and analytical workloads.\nIntegrate services with enterprise platforms, APIs, and messaging systems while maintaining security, error handling, logging, and observability.\nImprove application quality and reliability through automated testing, code reviews, performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and production support.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, estimate effort, document technical solutions, and deliver high-value features through iterative development.\nWork model\nWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Pleasanton CA.\n\nRegardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\n\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.\n\nWhat you need to have to be considered\nExtensive hands-on experience designing and delivering production-grade microservices for distributed enterprise applications.\nStrong proficiency in Python for backend services, automation, scripting, or data-processing workflows.\nSolid Java development experience, including building resilient services and integrating with APIs or messaging platforms.\nAdvanced SQL knowledge, including relational data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning.\nExperience with software engineering practices such as version control, continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing, and code reviews.\n\nThese will help you stand out\nExperience troubleshooting production issues and improving the scalability, performance, and reliability of distributed applications.\nKnowledge of deployment pipelines, monitoring platforms, logging, metrics, dashboards, and alerting.\nExperience modernizing legacy applications and reducing operational effort through automation.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.\nAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver reliable outcomes in a hybrid environment.\nBenefits:\nCognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off.\n401(k) plan and contributions.\nLong-term/Short-term Disability.\nPaid Parental Leave.\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan.\n\nCompensation\nThe annual salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 , depending on experience and qualifications. 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Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.","datePosted":"2026-09-25T12:02:20.664Z","dateModified":"2026-09-25T12:02:20.664Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cognizant","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pleasanton","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d053ea9648f6d428dc70a09e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d053ea9648f6d428dc70a09e"}}