Senior Azure Application Developer

Senior Azure Application Developer
 

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong. 

 

What you’ll do 

 

• Design, develop, and implement applications leveraging Azure technologies and services.

• Collaborate with the other teams to ensure continuous integration and deployment of applications and services using Azure DevOps and GitHub.

• Develop and manage APIs using Azure API Management and Azure App Service.

• Implement and manage data storage solutions with Azure Storage and Azure CosmosDB.

• Utilize Azure Event Hub, Azure Event Grid, and Azure Service Bus for event-driven programming and messaging.

• Collaborate with Team Leads, and Developers to understand and improve on deployment aspects such as performance, scalability, and logging.

• Run validation and integration tests on all deployed.

• Benchmark application code proactively to prevent performance and scalability concerns.

• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Team on issue reporting, resolution, and change management.

• Continuously optimize application code and infrastructure for improved speed and scalability.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver new features.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers on the team.

 

What you bring to the role 

 

• The selected individual will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing a payment system in the retail sector.

• The successful candidate should possess a deep understanding of the Azure platform, including Azure Event Hub, Azure API Management, Azure App Service, Azure Function, Azure Service Bus, Azure Storage, Azure Event Grid, Azure Function, Azure CosmosDB, and Azure Data Explorer.

• Proficiency in C# or Python, as well as knowledge and experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub, is required.

 

What we offer 

 

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life. 

• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning, and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit. 

• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives. 

• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions. 

• Flexible health and financial benefitsto support you and your eligible dependents—from day one. 

• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.   

 

Working arrangements 

 

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 two days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mississauga, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. 

 

Note: 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.  

 

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 

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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at nacareers2@cognizant.com.  

                                                                                                                                       

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Jan 30 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.