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

Due to Client security requirements in the project, it is a condition of your employment in the offered position to present a valid NFC-enabled ID card (i.e. an e-chip-enabled ID/Passport) and undergo the Client mandated ID check as a part of the Client onboarding to the project. If the above requirement is not fulfilled Cognizant will be entitled to cancel this offer and not enter into employment agreement with you or, in case the employment agreement is signed with you prior to completion of the abovementioned verification, to terminate your employment. The Client being the data controller responsible for this specific verification process will contact you separately to provide you with more detailed information in this regard.