Senior Software Engineer

Location: Cracow 

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days/week in the office)

At Cognizant, we help global companies transform their digital capabilities. For this role, you will work directly from our client’s office in Kraków, joining a team responsible for business‑critical internal applications. This position is ideal for a strong Senior Engineer who wants to grow into a Team Lead and take on more ownership, mentoring, and decision‑making responsibilities.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with solid experience in Python, Angular, and cloud‑based environments, who is ready to step into a leadership‑oriented role. You will combine hands‑on engineering with guiding developers, improving processes, and ensuring the stability and performance of key applications.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Ownership

• Develop and support Angular applications (Angular CLI, RxJS, component architecture) and backend logic in Python.

• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across frontend, backend, and Linux/Unix environments.

• Maintain and optimize cloud‑deployed applications (GCP, serverless).

• Support CI/CD, testing (Jasmine/Karma), and infrastructure operations.

Leadership and collaboration

• Act as a technical guide for developers; mentor team members on coding standards, troubleshooting, and best practices.

• Lead support engineers and full‑stack developers across global teams.

• Facilitate stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and cross‑team communication.

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, shape roadmaps, and prioritize work.

• Identify risks, manage escalations, and drive continuous service improvements.

Product and operational excellence

• Build deep product knowledge and understand business workflows.

• Ensure deliverables meet SLAs and align with business goals.

• Contribute to documentation, best practices, and operational governance.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent experience.

• Several years in software engineering, technical support, or technical leadership roles.

• Strong skills in:

  • Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, RxJS

  • Linux/Unix, Bash

  • Relational & NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebase)

  • GCP and serverless architectures

  • Networking fundamentals

• Experience with CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins), code reviews, SDLC, and Agile.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Leadership mindset — mentoring, guiding teams, managing workload, and driving improvements.

• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Private healthcare, life insurance, and cafeteria benefits

• Training programs and certifications

• Inclusive culture and volunteering opportunities

• Employee referral program

• Collaborative, innovative environment