Cognizant
Cognizant6h ago
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Full Stack Engineer

Detroit, MI
Full Time
Entry Level
45000-70000

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Full Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer at our Detroit, MI location to design and deliver scalable backend data solutions that ensure reliable data processing and provide real-time insights. This role offers collaboration with cross-functional teams in an onsite environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend data pipelines across distributed systems and cloud platforms (e.g., BigQuery).
  • Proactively investigate and resolve complex data integrity issues involving databases, schemas, and timestamps.
  • Conduct rigorous load and stress testing using production-level datasets to validate system performance and scalability.
  • Build dynamic real-time monitoring and compliance dashboards leveraging Python and modern frontend frameworks like React.js or Vue.js.
  • Collaborate closely with DevOps/DevSecOps teams to ensure high code quality, system reliability, and adherence to strict security standards.
  • Integrate and test APIs to enable seamless data exchange across diverse services using tools such as Postman.
  • Contribute directly to frontend development by creating intuitive, data-driven user interfaces.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, workflows, and technical decisions to support cross-team alignment.

Requirements

Must-Have:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or final year student).
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for backend development.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and cloud data warehouses.
• Proven track record building ETL workflows and supporting production-level backend services.
• Familiarity with containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Solid working knowledge of Git and collaborative development practices.

Preferred:
• Experience with Java or additional backend languages.
• Exposure to frontend technologies (React.js, Vue.js).
• Background in building monitoring dashboards and data visualization tools. Understanding of performance optimization techniques is highly valued.

Company

Cognizant

Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading professional services company dedicated to helping clients transform their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.

Detroit, MI
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