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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. This role does not support visa-dependent candidates, either now or in the foreseeable future. Full time Fully Remote Senior AWS Python Developer - Risk Management Solutions Job Title : Senior AWS Python Developer Location Remote – Canada Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Python Developer to design, develop, and support cloud-based risk management solutions that help organizations make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS cloud technologies and Python development, with a proven ability to build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions that process complex data, automate critical workflows, and enhance operational efficiency. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to enterprise-scale initiatives while working in a collaborative and agile environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using Python and AWS services. Build scalable and secure solutions that support risk assessment, monitoring, reporting, and operational decision-making. Develop and manage serverless applications using AWS Lambda and related cloud services. Create and maintain infrastructure automation using AWS CloudFormation. Implement event-driven and messaging-based architectures using AWS EventBridge and Amazon SQS. Design and optimize data storage solutions using Amazon RDS and Amazon S3. Ensure the security, reliability, and availability of applications through AWS IAM and cloud security best practices. Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch. Support DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. Perform code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization activities. Maintain technical documentation, system designs, and operational procedures. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of engineering best practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Strong experience in Python application development. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including: AWS Lambda AWS CloudFormation Amazon S3 Amazon RDS Amazon EventBridge Amazon SQS AWS IAM AWS CloudWatch Experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. Knowledge of cloud security, monitoring, and performance optimization best practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid and collaborative team environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in Risk Management, Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, or highly regulated industries. Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures. Knowledge of Agile development methodologies. AWS Certifications are highly desirable. Experience Required: 8+ Years Certifications Required Preferred certifications include Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services certification or similar cloud data integration credentials. Application Accepted: 8/26/2026 This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. The annual salary for this position is between $11000 - $125,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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 Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable la Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you! #CB#Ind123
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.