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Lead Python Developer (MongoDB/Node.js/TypeScript)
@ Cognizant
Toronto, Ontario
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Overview
Cognizant is hiring a Lead Python Developer to design and build scalable, secure applications and integration solutions in a financial services environment, combining hands-on development with technical leadership. The role requires 8+ years of distributed systems and enterprise integration experience and works in a hybrid model of 3-4 days a week in Toronto. Base salary is CAD $75,000 to $117,000 per year, plus a discretionary bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable applications, microservices and APIs
- Provide technical leadership on solution architecture
- Design and support REST APIs and integrations
- Build solutions for large data volumes
- Collaborate on cloud, DevOps and security practices
Requirements summary:
- 8+ years designing distributed software and enterprise integrations
- Strong financial services development experience
- Hands-on Python, Node.js, TypeScript and MongoDB skills
- Experience with cloud architecture, microservices and DevOps
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Cognizant
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Full company description
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | IT Services and IT Consulting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Teaneck, New Jersey |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | InteractiveIntelligent Process AutomationDigital EngineeringIndustry & Platform SolutionsInternet of ThingsArtificial IntelligenceCloudData HealthcareBanking |
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Job description
About The Role
As a Lead Python Developer (MongoDB/Node.js/TypeScript), you will make an impact by designing and developing scalable, secure, and high-performing applications and integration solutions within a complex financial services environment. You will combine hands-on development expertise with technical leadership to help define solution architecture, integration patterns, and cloud-based solutions.
In This Role, You Will
We 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 3-4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The 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.
What you need to have to be considered
Salary And Other Compensation
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD $75,000 - CAD $117,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
As a Lead Python Developer (MongoDB/Node.js/TypeScript), you will make an impact by designing and developing scalable, secure, and high-performing applications and integration solutions within a complex financial services environment. You will combine hands-on development expertise with technical leadership to help define solution architecture, integration patterns, and cloud-based solutions.
In This Role, You Will
- Design and develop scalable applications, microservices, APIs, and integration solutions using Python, Node.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB.
- Provide technical leadership in defining solution architectures, identifying gaps between current and target states, and recommending scalable solutions.
- Design and support REST APIs and integrations across on-premises, cloud, third-party, and document management systems.
- Build solutions that support large data volumes while considering performance, security, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud, DevOps, data integration, and security best practices.
We 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 3-4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The 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.
What you need to have to be considered
- 8+ years of experience designing and developing software solutions involving distributed computing, microservices, APIs, and enterprise integrations
- Strong development experience within financial services.
- Strong hands-on development experience with Python, Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, REST APIs, and JSON.
- Experience designing and delivering large-scale data platforms and enterprise solutions, including integrations with third-party systems and document management systems.
- Experience with cloud architecture, microservices, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Linux, Windows, DevOps, and data integration technologies.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field, with strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience within Capital Markets or related financial services environments.
- Knowledge of data fabric, data mesh, and enterprise data architecture principles.
- Understanding of security technologies and practices, including single sign-on, Enterprise Mobility Management, BYOK, data masking, and Data Loss Prevention.
- Cloud certification in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and working within Agile and Scrum delivery environments.
Salary And Other Compensation
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD $75,000 - CAD $117,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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