Technical Lead

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Generative AI Enginee r with 7+ years of experience in software engineering, full stack development, and AI-powered solutions. In this role, you will design, build, and deploy enterprise applications leveraging Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and cloud-native technologies. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, AI data scientists, and engineering teams to deliver scalable and innovative solutions that drive business value.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable full stack applications and technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Build and implement Generative AI frameworks, prompt engineering solutions, and LLM-powered applications in production environments.
• Develop backend services, REST APIs, and microservices while supporting modern frontend applications and reusable UI components.
• Partner with AI data scientists, product owners, and stakeholders to support data ingestion, feature engineering, and AI solution delivery.
• Drive technical excellence through problem-solving, documentation, collaboration, and software development best practices.

Work model:

Hybrid

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 7+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in Java or Python, including REST APIs and microservices.
• Strong experience with React, modern frontend development, Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures, and reusable component design.
• Hands-on experience or strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI concepts, LLM integrations, and prompt engineering.
• Experience with AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Windsurf, or similar technologies, and cloud platforms including OpenShift, Kubernetes, and S3 Object Storage.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience with Spec-Driven Development methodologies.
• Experience building and customizing solutions using Camunda 8.
• Knowledge of Vector Databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Experience delivering AI-powered applications in enterprise environments.
• Strategic mindset with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.

Total compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $81,500 – 95,500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellb