cognizant technologies is hiring a Software Developer (F2F)

Software Developer 12+ month contract Spring, TX local candidates only Primary Job Functions: Implement, enhance, or improve Upstream business scientific software applications with delivery to the Windows-based desktop Collaborate with engineers, geoscientists, researchers and software development team to develop, enhance and support proprietary modules Troubleshoot and support internal business clients on issue resolution in a global operations environment Job Requirements: Bachelors degree or Masters degree from an accredited university in Computer Sciences (preferred), Electrical Engineering Extensive experience in software development with Microsoft toolchain with emphasis on Object Oriented Programming, such as C# and WPF (prefer a minimum of five years of experience) Understanding of and work experience with design patterns for code design, unit testing and testable code The ability to: Identify issues/problems/opportunities Gather and interpret information to recommend appropriate course of action Approach change or newness positively Quickly gain and apply new knowledge and skills Maintain focus and display perseverance in face of challenges Build productive work relationships with customers and software developers Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Prior work experience in the upstream oil and gas industry is an advantage Prior work experience in the following will be an advantage: C/C++, .NET UI development e.g. WPF and QT frameworks, UI patterns such as MVVM User Center Design (user research, usability studies, interactive and visual design, paper prototypes and other low fidelity design methods etc) Knowledge or experience with Agile Development Development and support of web applications