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Principal Software Engineer

10-18 years

Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Principal Software Engineer

Cognizant

posted 11d ago

Job Description



General competencies

Written and verbal communication skills

Project delivery to strategy and plans

Team Leadership

Workshop facilitation

Develop specialisation in a few of

o DevOps CICD automation

o Mobile application delivery

o Web application delivery

o Agile Methodologies


Responsibilities

A position youll love

Responsible for delivery of projects using traditional or agile based methodologies

A daytoday focus on riskissue management financial tracking and change management of project scope

Project kickoff activities project execution and project shut down according to internal CDB processes

Status reporting activities for projects both internally and to clients

Lead teams of up to 15 technical delivery professionals to deliver high quality outcomes to client organisations

Act as central point for CDB contact on client based projects

Construct and manage change requests to projects

Facilitate the agile delivery methodology ceremonies for a project

Implement and report on CDB delivery quality processes

Approval of timesheets for project

A candidate who will excel

Technical competencies

Experience in overseeing small teams of technical professionals

Solid understanding of both traditional and agile project management methodologies to deliver outcomes across all phases of the software delivery lifecycle

Experience in managing and rolling out agile methodologies to client and internal teams

Developed influencing negotiation and expectation management skills

Experience in managing stakeholders relationships and delivery expectations

Project coordination experience on largecomplex projects

Experience managing project risks

The Cognizant community
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 350, 000 associates around the world.
  • We don t just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what s right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that s right for you.

About us
Cognizant is one of the worlds 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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www. cognizant. com

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Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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What people at Cognizant are saying

3.3
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Cool work culture and good colleague

  • Skill development - Good
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Old employee not getting Pay hikes as market standard

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Principal Software Engineer salary at Cognizant

reported by 31 employees with 10-18 years exp.
₹12 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
26% less than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in India
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