Frontier Engineer (remote)

Frontier Engineer

About the role

As a Frontier Engineer, you will make an impact by piloting and migrating a cloud-native modern payment hub from Azure to AWS and GCP platforms, leveraging GenAI tools to accelerate delivery. You will be a valued member of the Digital Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, QA, cloud and DevOps engineers, and clients.

*Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future*

**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs. **

In this role, you will

  • Utilize GenAI tools such as Devin, Claude, Codex, and GitHub Copilot to implement the changes required to migrate API and UI code from Azure to AWS and GCP platforms.

  • Develop and enhance API and UI components using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular across cloud-native environments.

  • Design and build cloud-native solutions on AWS and GCP, including CI/CD DevOps pipelines and database engineering.

  • Apply GenAI tools to accelerate testing and QA activities across the migration effort.

  • Collaborate as a polyglot engineer across development, QA, cloud engineering, and DB engineering workstreams to deliver the pilot.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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.

What you must have to be considered

  • Experience as a Frontier Engineer with expertise using GenAI tools such as Devin, Claude, Codex, and GitHub Copilot.

  • Polyglot development expertise in Java and Spring Boot.

  • Strong API development experience.

  • Hands-on experience building user interfaces with Angular.

  • Cloud development experience on AWS and/or GCP.

These will help you succeed

  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices in cloud-native environments.

  • Database engineering experience.

  • Familiarity with migrating applications between Azure, AWS, and GCP platforms.

  • Experience applying GenAI tools to QA and testing activities.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until October 7th, 2026.

  • The annual salary for this position is between $91,000 - $155,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

  • 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.

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

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