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Is this Full-Stack AI Engineering Lead – AITDS position at Cognizant remote?

No — this role is based on-site in Hyderabad, India.

What experience level is required for this role?

This is a Senior position requiring 8–12 years of experience.

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Full-Stack AI Engineering Lead – AITDS at Cognizant

Q: What skills are required for the Full-Stack AI Engineering Lead – AITDS role at Cognizant?

The required skills for this position include: 8+ years software engineering with focus on scalable backend systems, Proven track record of shipping AI/GenAI solutions, Hands-on Python (FastAPI), RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL/NoSQL/Vector databases, Experience with LLMs and agentic frameworks such as MAF/Autogen/ADK, Experience collaborating with frontend teams in React or Angular, Strong experience in Azure/AWS/GCP and cloud-native application design, Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, Strong problem-solving, coding, and system design skills.

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Hyderabad, India

Hybrid

Senior · 8–12 yrs

About the Role

Cognizant is hiring a Full-Stack AI Engineering Lead for its AITDS team in Hyderabad. This hands-on technical lead role spans the end-to-end backend stack—from LLM orchestration and data design to scalable API design—ensuring seamless integration with frontend applications.

Join an AI Builder and technology services provider building full-stack AI solutions for global enterprises.

What you'll do

Design and develop backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI)
Implement microservices and event-driven architectures
Ensure the platform is scalable, performant, and maintainable
Mentor junior developers on coding best practices, patterns, and problem solving
Collaborate with UI engineers (React/Angular) to integrate APIs and micro-frontends
Collaborate with infra team for required services on Azure, AWS, or GCP
Implement serverless, containerized, and microservices-based architectures
Guide integration of databases (SQL, NoSQL, Vector) with backend and frontend
Provide hands-on guidance for backend and oversee frontend development
Implement CI/CD pipelines and observability; optimize performance and reliability

What we're looking for

8+ years software engineering with focus on scalable backend systems
Proven track record of shipping AI/GenAI solutions
Hands-on Python (FastAPI), RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL/NoSQL/Vector databases
Experience with LLMs and agentic frameworks such as MAF/Autogen/ADK

Skills & Technologies

Required

8+ years software engineering with focus on scalable backend systems Proven track record of shipping AI/GenAI solutions Hands-on Python (FastAPI), RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL/NoSQL/Vector databases Experience with LLMs and agentic frameworks such as MAF/Autogen/ADK Experience collaborating with frontend teams in React or Angular Strong experience in Azure/AWS/GCP and cloud-native application design Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Strong problem-solving, coding, and system design skills

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Flexible Leave Policy
Learning Budget
EPF / NPS

Why This Role is Good for Experienced Professionals

Lead end-to-end AI backend architecture from LLM orchestration to cloud-native deployment.
Design and develop backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI)
Implement microservices and event-driven architectures
Mentor junior developers on coding best practices and technical problem solving
Collaborate with UI engineers (React/Angular) on modular micro-frontends
Oversee cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP
Implement serverless, containerized, and microservices-based architectures
Guide SQL/NoSQL/Vector database integration with backend and frontend
Implement CI/CD pipelines and observability for the platform
Hybrid work model in Hyderabad
Access to 350,000+ roles and learning ecosystem at Cognizant

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for clients. Deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables Cognizant to build technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes.

Industry: Technology
Company Size: 500+
Website: cognizant.com

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Job Details

Type: Full time
Level: Senior
Experience: 8–12 years
Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Mode: Hybrid
Category: AI / ML

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