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Cognizant Entry-level Software Engineer (Canada) in Canada, Canada
Entry-level Software Engineer (Canada)
Position Overview
With enterprise modernization at the core of what we offer, Cognizant’s Application Development & Management (ADM) practice is quintessential to our clients’ ability to emerge stronger with high business agility in an increasingly digital world. Aided by domain experiences, investment in talent, and unique integrated platforms and solutions, we help our clients to envision, build, modernize and run more innovative and efficient businesses. By joining Cognizant as an entry-level Software Engineer, you will be analyzing, designing, programming, and testing software programs and applications across all industries.
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Preferred majors include Computer Science or Software Engineering
Candidate should possess strong Java application development skills (e.g., Core Java technologies, React JavasScript, & Spring framework)
Demonstrated development experiences in C#, .NET, VB/ASP development and database experience
Demonstrated experiences in cloud computing such as Azure OpenShift and AWS, etc.
Understanding of software development methodologies
Self-motivated individuals with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the passion and appetite to learn newer technologies
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; actively participates in team meetings discussions and be a specialist in Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns
Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams
Responsibilities
Develop, create, and modify general computer application software or specialized programs
Interaction and coordination with offshore team members for various client specific tasks and enhancements
Maintain systems by monitoring, identifying, and correcting software defects
Java/Java EE/Spring microservice API development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing
Design, develop and deliver high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems
Write well designed, testable, efficient code
Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and communicating these for architectural review
Location(s)
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 days a week in a client OR Cognizant office in Toronto, ON . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Start Date(s)
New hires will start in two cohorts: April and July 2025 . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.
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.
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until June 2nd 2025