Jobs at Cognizant

3,374 open positions

Cognizant was founded in 1994 in Teaneck, New Jersey and has grown into a global IT services powerhouse with over 350,000 employees worldwide. The company specializes in digital, consulting, and technology services, helping enterprises modernize, migrate to the cloud, and adopt AI-driven solutions across industries.

Cognizant hires for a spectrum of technical roles, from software engineering and data science to cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and digital product design. Project management, business analysis, and user experience positions are also common. Candidates can expect a mix of on-site, hybrid, and fully remote opportunities, with a strong emphasis on continuous learning, certifications, and cross-functional teamwork.

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Cyara QA Lead

Company: Cognizant

Location: Phoenix – Mesa – Scottsdale, AZ

Posted Jun 30, 2023

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Test Analyst

Company: Cognizant

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Jun 28, 2023

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Java Full Stack Lead w/Azure (Remote)

Company: Cognizant

Location: Phoenix – Mesa – Scottsdale, AZ

Posted Jul 03, 2023

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer with Azure skills to work on cutting-edge, cloud-based software projects for global clients. The role involves leading a team and handling independent project delivery. The company offers benefits such as medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, long-term/short-term disability, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

AWS Data Engineer/ Pyspark (Hybrid)

Company: Cognizant

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Jul 01, 2023

Cognizant is seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer / Pyspark professional for a hybrid role in Plano, TX, Wilmington, DE, Columbus, OH, or Jersey City, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in hands-on PySpark development, data processing, and optimization. They should be proficient in Spark SQL, DataFrame Operations, RDD Transformations, and various file types like Parquet, Avro, JSON, XML. Experience with ETL Processes, data warehousing, and AWS services such as EMR, S3, Glue, Step Functions is required. Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline, Agile methodologies, and tools like Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins is beneficial. Cognizant offers comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, disability insurance, paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

QA Lead

Company: Cognizant

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Jun 30, 2023

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Big data developer

Company: Cognizant

Location: Columbus, OH

Posted Jun 30, 2023

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Sr. Associate - Projects

Company: Cognizant

Location: Orlando, FL

Posted Jul 02, 2023

The Technical Lead is responsible for project planning, setup, and management, including requirement gathering, analysis, and design. They guide the team in coding, testing, deployment, and closure, and are involved in service support and maintenance. The lead is required to have skills in Business Rule Development in Pega and Pega UI Development. They must have a PL3 proficiency in Business Rule Development in Pega and PL3 desired proficiency in Pega UI Development.

Senior Java Developer/Architect

Company: Cognizant

Location: Charlotte, NC

Posted Jun 28, 2023

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AWS Data Engineer/Pyspark (Hybrid role)

Company: Cognizant

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Jul 01, 2023

Cognizant Artificial Intelligence Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. The company helps leading companies prototype, refine, validate and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks. The AWS Data Engineer/Pyspark role requires hands-on experience with Apache Spark and PySpark, including data processing, Spark SQL, DataFrame Operations and RDD Transformations. The role also involves designing, developing and maintaining large-scale data processing PySpark applications, optimizing PySpark jobs and workflows for performance and scalability, and troubleshooting and debugging PySpark applications.

AWS Data Engineer

Company: Cognizant

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Jul 01, 2023

Cognizant is seeking a skilled PySpark professional with AWS EMR experience for a data engineering role in Plano, TX. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion and offers various employee benefits.

Sr. Associate - Projects

Company: Cognizant

Location: Phoenix – Mesa – Scottsdale, AZ

Posted Jul 02, 2023

Cognizant is seeking a Cyara QA with 13+ years of experience for a full-time position in the United States. The annual salary is between $110,000.00-$120,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k) plan, long-term/short-term disability, paid parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Automation Engineer

Company: Cognizant

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Jun 30, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Cognizant?
Employees often cite Cognizant’s inclusive culture, commitment to upskilling, and the opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation projects. The company supports flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and a robust internal mentorship network. Turnover is moderate, but many staff remain for 5+ years, citing career growth and exposure to cutting‑edge technology as key motivators.
What types of positions are available at Cognizant?
Cognizant offers roles in software development, data analytics, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, digital experience, product management, and consulting. Technical tracks include Java, Python, .NET, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and AI/ML, while non‑technical tracks cover project management, business analysis, UX design, and finance operations.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Highlight relevant certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified ScrumMaster, CISSP), showcase portfolio projects or open‑source contributions, and demonstrate impact metrics from past roles. Tailor your resume to the specific job description, emphasizing problem‑solving skills and familiarity with Cognizant’s key clients or industry domains. Networking with current employees via LinkedIn or attending Cognizant virtual events can also boost visibility.

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