**Job Description** The Principal Software Development Engineer will be a key domain and technology contributor and will report to the Software Development Manager. This is an excellent position for someone who is currently a developer/technical leader and would like to be a part of a highly efficient and distributed software development team. **Job responsibilities** for this position include (but are not limited to) the following: · Author and implement software design specifications, take ownership of product components and features. Own and maintain the various subsystems within the product. · Work with offshore development center resources if needed. Author, drive and validate design, test and cybersecurity artifacts as part of the standard development process using outsourced partners. · Provide expertise and leadership in the review and validation of all software development deliverables ranging from requirements documentation, high level/detailed design, system architecture, test plans, test designs, test automation designs, test cases and test automation suite. · Work with cross-functional product development teams (product development, product management, program management, and Delivery team) to define, refine and execute software testing to ensure delivery of high-quality product components. · Be a thought leader and a software test practice champion within the R&D organization. Push the envelope on innovation by bringing forward new test ideas and processes for improving the efficiency of our execution and validation processes. **Qualifications / Required Skills and Experience** : · A BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering. Strong technical/engineering background with the ability to analyze and solve difficult business problems in a complex domain. · Requires a minimum of 6-10 years of hands on C#.NET experience building Windows Desktop Applications. · 4-5 years of experience in memory management and performance of Windows Desktop Applications. · Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills on Windows platform (C# / .NET / Windows 10 OS). · 6 to 8 years of experience with software product design, development and testing for infrastructure software products. · Well versed with Lean/Agile software development and testing principles used for high quality software development. · Experience working with distributed / remote development and test resources to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software releases is desirable. · Experience working with AzureDevOps using Git or TFVC. · Good understanding and working knowledge of Unit Testing Frameworks such as MSTest, NUnit or XUnit and Mocking frameworks such as MS Fakes, Moq. NMock. · Prior experience with Wonderware System Platform / InTouch is desirable. · Highly motivated self-starter with an innovative thinking bias. · Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to articulate the problem and solution space to different kinds of audiences About Cognizant’s IoT Practice: Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all. + The annual salary for this position is between $105K – $131K + COLA+ Bonus depending on 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: 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 law. Applications will be accepted until July 17th, 2025 Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.