Senior Full Stack Engineer

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Senior Full Stack Engineer

Location: Leeds/ London/ Remote

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Senior Engineer to join our team. This role involves engineering services that assure consumers of APIs, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions that are also focused on usability and user experience. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable senior-level experience in hands-on engineering across a diverse technology stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using .NET C#.
• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Develop and optimise database solutions using MariaDB.
• Utilise development tools such as Docker, GitHub, and SonarQube for efficient and effective software development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organisation, and automation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience of MariaDB or Equivalent SQL technology and concepts of Data Architecture and Design.
• Strong experience with .NET C#.
• Proficiency with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS and Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerisation.
• Proficient in using GitHub for version control.
• Experience with SonarQube for code quality analysis.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.

Soft Skills and Key Behavioural Attributes:

• Leadership: Ability to lead projects and mentor team members.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaboration: Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs.
• Proactive: Self-starter with a proactive approach to work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a senior engineering role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
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. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.