Senior Full Stack Engineer

at  Cognizant

LOCATION: LEEDS/ LONDON/ REMOTE

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Senior Engineer to join our team. This role involves engineering services that assure consumers of APIs, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions that are also focused on usability and user experience. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable senior-level experience in hands-on engineering across a diverse technology stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using .NET C#.
• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Develop and optimise database solutions using MariaDB.
• Utilise development tools such as Docker, GitHub, and SonarQube for efficient and effective software development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organisation, and automation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience of MariaDB or Equivalent SQL technology and concepts of Data Architecture and Design.
• Strong experience with .NET C#.
• Proficiency with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS and Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerisation.
• Proficient in using GitHub for version control.
• Experience with SonarQube for code quality analysis.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.

Soft Skills and Key Behavioural Attributes:

• Leadership: Ability to lead projects and mentor team members.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaboration: Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs.
• Proactive: Self-starter with a proactive approach to work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a senior engineering role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects.

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using .NET C#.
• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Develop and optimise database solutions using MariaDB.
• Utilise development tools such as Docker, GitHub, and SonarQube for efficient and effective software development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organisation, and automation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement