Product/platform Engineer

Edge-Based Applications Developer

This role will focus on designing, deploying, and managing edge-based applications using AWS technologies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement "fit-for-purpose" solutions tailored to edge computing environments.
• Build and deploy applications to edge devices, ensuring high availability and resilience.
• Lead and participate in application design discussions with multiple stakeholders.
• Technology accountability and delivery - Manage and coordinate offshore development teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

Technical Skills

• AWS Expertise, including:
• IoT Greengrass
• Core services: S3, EC2, RDS, VPC, etc.
• Edge Deployment: Experience in building and deploying applications to edge devices.
• DevSecOps: Proficiency with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Harness, GitHub, Terraform, SonorCloud).

Design Skills

• Proven experience designing scalable, resilient, and secure applications.
• Strong ability to lead design sessions and collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams.
• Experience managing offshore build teams and driving project execution from technology ownership.

Work Requirements

• Must be available to work onsite at the Bannockburn, IL office at least 2 days per week.

Core Responsibilities

• Solution Design and Architecture

Designing and architecting IoT solutions that utilize AWS IoT Greengrass for edge processing, local data management, and secure communication between devices and the cloud.

• Greengrass Component Development and Deployment

Developing custom Greengrass components (e.g., Lambda functions, Docker containers) to run on edge devices, enabling local data processing, machine learning inference, and integration with local resources (sensors, peripherals).

• Device Connectivity and Management

Configuring and managing Greengrass core devices and client devices, ensuring secure connectivity, authentication, and authorization within the IoT ecosystem.

• Data Management and Stream Processing

Implementing data management strategies for edge devices, including local data storage, filtering, aggregation, and efficient data transmission to AWS IoT Core or other AWS services.

• Security Implementation

Ensuring the security of IoT solutions by implementing best practices for device authentication, data encryption, and access control within the Greengrass environment.

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Monitoring the health and performance of Greengrass deployments, troubleshooting issues related to device connectivity, component execution, and data flow.

• Integration with AWS Services

Integrating Greengrass solutions with other AWS services such as AWS IoT Core, S3, Lambda, SageMaker, and CloudWatch for comprehensive IoT functionality.

• Software Deployment and Updates

Managing the remote deployment and updates of software and Greengrass components to edge devices.

Key Qualifications

• Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of AWS IoT services, particularly AWS IoT Greengrass (V1 and V2), AWS IoT Core, and related services.

• Programming Skills

Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in IoT development (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js).

• Edge Computing Knowledge

Experience with edge computing concepts, including local data processing, offline capabilities, and resource-constrained environments.

• Networking and Security

Knowledge of networking protocols, security best practices, and secure communication within IoT systems.

• Operating Systems

Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems commonly found on IoT devices.

• Problem-Solving

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues in complex IoT environments.

• Communication

Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.