Senior Python backend Developer (Remote)

Senior Python Backend Developer (Remote)

Our practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior Python Backend Developer with experience in developing and building impactful, scalable, enterprise applications.

Our developers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users.

Our developers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Dallas, TX. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build applications for the Python backend platform
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Support the development and testing of Client systems and services
• Help translate product requirements into user stories and technical solutions
• Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment
• Communicate with Client project leads, product managers, and other software developers
• Support in addressing bug-fixes dependent upon integration, UAT or certification tests and their requirements
• Support software development activities through the various development phases concluding in Production deployment. Support basic transition of responsibilities and change management to Client teams
• Coordinate with Client and Client partner personnel, as mutually agreed between the parties, to set priorities and Deliverables, managing project plans and timelines as agreed upon, and providing guidance and support to Clients' technology teams to ensure high quality output
• Collaborate with various Client teams, including product owners, business analysts, and quality assurance to ensure successful technical delivery and operation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 5 to 11 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python)
• Advanced proficiency in backend development with Python frameworks, including Django, or Flask.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful services, focusing on scalability and reliability, using Python.
• Understanding of algorithmic techniques, design patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong understanding of database design, including SQL and NoSQL databases, and experience with ORM tools.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until November 23, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $81,3372K $141,500K 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.

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 benefits to 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.

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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.