Entry level Enterprise Platform Services PEGA Developer

About Cognizant’s Enterprise Platform Systems PEGA Team

Cognizant’s Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) help clients across industries reimagine their digital CX, attract and retain a world-class workforce, engage their partner ecosystems more productively and run their operations and financial organizations more efficiently. By building a simpler, modernized landscape, Cognizant EPS can help clients transform their business, achieve key business goals—and win in the digital economy.

Cognizant leverages Pega to deliver on the promise of “Digital at Scale.” To help your enterprise provide omni-channel experiences and enhance customer engagement, we collaborate with Pega to co-create smart solutions leveraging our Pega Digital Innovation Center.

• Implement case lifecycle using Pega App Studio and Dev Studio
• Configure data models, data validation, data types, transforms, and relationships
• Build user interfaces (UI) and dashboards within Pega
• Work with REST/SOAP APIs for system integration
• Assist in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Debug and resolve application issues using Pega tools (Tracer, Clipboard)
• Collaborate in Agile teams, participate in daily stand‑ups, and contribute to sprint deliverables, working closely with senior developers and business analysts
• Maintain technical documentation for workflows, rules, and configurations while maintaining code quality standards
• Develop and maintain applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Perform unit and integration testing using JUnit and Mockito
• Gain exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes for deployment
• Work with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases for data persistence

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands‑on programming skills in Python and/or Java with a good understanding of object‑oriented programming
• Good understanding distributed computing and one of the Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of Data Science/AI/ML/Decisioning
• Understanding of data structures & algorithms
• Basic knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs for system integration
• Basic knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes
• Understanding of messaging systems (Kafka/Rabbit
  
  MQ)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Git Hub Actions
• Good understanding of database concepts and proficiency in basic SQL for querying, analyzing, and managing data
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills

New hires will be hired to the Cognizant office in Mesa, AZ
, where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.

New hires will start in February 2026
. While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate’s diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.