Senior Golang Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Minneapolis, MN

251d • $60,000 - $93,500 • Onsite

About The Position

If you are like us, you have big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value by connecting people with things, insights, and experience. 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 is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Proficiency in Go to develop efficient, scalable backend services.
• Experience in designing, managing, and optimizing relational databases to support data-intensive applications.
• Ability to architect complex systems with scalability, reliability, and performance in mind.
• Expertise in containerizing applications to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Hands-on experience with AWS for deploying, managing, and scaling cloud-based applications.
• Strong background in designing robust APIs and developing modular microservices for flexible system integration.
• Proficiency in Git or similar systems for effective source code management.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum frameworks to iteratively develop and deliver high-quality software.
• Knowledge of implementing security measures in both code and infrastructure to protect applications from vulnerabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience with PHP for legacy system integration or web development tasks.
• Familiarity with the healthcare or payment domains to better understand industry-specific challenges.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for protecting sensitive data in healthcare and finance.
• Experience with tools and practices for automating infrastructure provisioning and management, such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient system architectures using Golang and MySQL.
• Containerize applications with Docker and deploy solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Engage in API design and microservices development to build robust, flexible systems.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services