Software Developer - Automation (Playa Vista)
Los Angeles, California
Employer: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Industry: Application Development / Application Maintenance
Salary: $43.00 - $50.00 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Description
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize processes, and transform experiences, so they can stay ahead in our constantly evolving world. We are looking for an experienced software developer who will provide internal process optimization and automation support. The goal of this role is to reduce manual efforts in repetitive tasks while reducing error rates, resulting in monetary and time savings for the client. Individuals in this role are given full responsibility to learn the client's challenges and needs, architect and evaluate multiple solutions, implement, and document the automation efforts. This position will be working in an office in Playa Vista, CA.
Responsibilities: (not limited to)
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Additional Skills/Qualifications (preferred):
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation :
The hourly rate for this position is between $43.00 - $50.00 per hour, 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:
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.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1
Speaking English
PL3
Required
* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency Level
Generic Reference
PL1
The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.
PL2
The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.
PL3
The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.
PL4
The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize processes, and transform experiences, so they can stay ahead in our constantly evolving world. We are looking for an experienced software developer who will provide internal process optimization and automation support. The goal of this role is to reduce manual efforts in repetitive tasks while reducing error rates, resulting in monetary and time savings for the client. Individuals in this role are given full responsibility to learn the client's challenges and needs, architect and evaluate multiple solutions, implement, and document the automation efforts. This position will be working in an office in Playa Vista, CA.
Responsibilities: (not limited to)
- Collaborate closely with the client to understand their needs and challenges.
- Architect solutions by creating flow charts and other documentation (e.g., presentations)
- Implementing automated solutions into new and/or existing processes by using complex Google Sheets formulas, as well as Google AppsScript to connect with gSuite applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Forms, etc.)
- Google Plx suite: crafting dashboard for data analysis/business intelligence; workflows within Plx to automate processes; able to handle workspace of tables.
- T esting thoroughly suggested/implemented solutions.
- Creating detailed documentation of automation efforts for internal and external purposes
- Collecting and maintaining automation metrics to present to client.
- Presenting proposed/final solutions to the client and senior leadership in an effective and clear manner
- Improve system/process quality by proactively identifying issues and common patterns and developing standard operating procedures.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- University degree, ideally related to engineering or computer science.
- 8+ years of working experience in software engineering.
- Outstanding knowledge in Google Apps Script and experience in developing automation solutions (by connecting multiple systems), ideally within Google suite.
- 2+ years of experience in project management/coordination
- Proficient knowledge and hands on experience working with complex Google Sheets formulas.
- Ability to use API documentation to interface with client systems.
- Strong applied SQL and/or BigQuery knowledge
- Familiar with code change processes (working in Cider and Critique to modify Sphinx systems/policies as needed)
- Experience in client facing role with responsibility to independently drive and present deliverables.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to professionally communicate effectively with senior leadership.
- Extremely detailed-oriented and ability to apply critical thinking.
- Experience architecting and implementing software solutions based on abstract client ideas.
- Experience analyzing processes to find areas for optimization and/or automation.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Up to date knowledge on emerging technologies/industry trends and ability to apply them into operations and activities.
- Experience/knowledge in Java/J2EE, Java Script, SQL, Python, Linux, ABAP, IoT, interfacing with Cloud, Mobile Data module, Angular JS, Network
- Must be able to work in an office environment reporting to Playa Vista, CA.
Additional Skills/Qualifications (preferred):
- Familiarity with client-vendor relationship and experience working in a vendor role.
- Experience with a bug/ticket tracking system.
- Knowledge in purchasing processes.
- Experience translating customer feedback/requests into technical requirements.
- E xperience creating and tracking automation metrics.
- Experience with LucidChart
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation :
The hourly rate for this position is between $43.00 - $50.00 per hour, 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.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1
Speaking English
PL3
Required
* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency Level
Generic Reference
PL1
The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.
PL2
The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.
PL3
The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.
PL4
The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.
Created: 2024-05-03
Reference: 00058470971
Country: United States
State: California
City: Los Angeles
ZIP: 90291
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