Java Full Stack Jr. Engineer at Cognizant in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

Cognizant Apprenticeship – Java Full Stack Jr Engineer.

Apprenticeship:

Program Overview: Cognizant is looking for talented individuals to join our team in the Charlotte, North Carolina market as Full Stack Engineers. We believe in a strong, friendly, engineering culture. Our goal as a team is to build a uniquely fun and growth-oriented culture of thinkers. You will be paired with experienced architects and developers to guide you in architecture and production-ready code practices. We work with the best of the best!

Cognizant Apprenticeship Program is designed for individuals who have attained degrees in: Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalency, including military with a basic qualification of Associate’s degree or higher (in preferred majors as outlined above) with at least two (2) years of work experience in a vertical industry.

Apprenticeship programs keep pace with advancing technologies and innovations in training and human resource development through the complete involvement of employer in the educational process. Apprenticeship length is 1-year with the opportunity for a permanent role.

Position Overview

As a Java Full Stack Jr. Engineer Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work on complex emerging technologies for some of the world’s leading companies. You will build technical and professional skills through robust training sessions with technology professionals across North America. We also provide career counseling and mentoring where you will connect with our leaders and build your network. Throughout your first two years at Cognizant, we will closely monitor your progress and offer coaching, training and support to help you achieve your long-term career goals at Cognizant.

Once you have successfully completed the related classroom learning and enablement, your responsibilities will include:

• Working in a diverse, experienced, agile team to define requirements and develop end-to-end solutions.

• Full DevOps implementation of production-ready code from inception through delivery and production readiness.

• Practicing the Agile methodology of software delivery.

• Developing, coding, unit testing, and debugging new highly complex software solutions or enhancements to existing software. Analyze, debug and/or assist in problem solving.

Learn more about Cognizant Digital Engineering and life at Cognizant here:

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Successful Candidates Should Possess the Following Qualifications:

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  Associates degree or equivalency, including military with at least two (2) years of work experience in a vertical industry

  
  


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  Strong interest in learning new technologies

  
  


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  Commitment to launching a career in the tech industry

  
  


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  Strong problem solving and analytical skills

  
  


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  Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  
  


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  Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams

  
  


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  Applicants must be willing to be located in the Charlotte, NC area

  
  


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  Unfortunately, due to the nature of this positon Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for work authorization (including participation in the OPT/F1 program) for this role

  
  

* Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law.