Senior Python Backend Developer - Onsite

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

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Job Title: Senior Python Backend Developer

Experience: 8+ Years

Location: Washington, DC

Work Model: 100% Onsite – 5 days/week

Remote/Hybrid: Not available

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Backend Developer with 8+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL/SQL, and backend development.

This is a 100% onsite position in Washington, DC. Candidates must be willing and able to work onsite from Day 1. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this role.

Key Technical Requirements

• 8+ years of overall software development experience
• Strong hands-on Python development
• Strong FastAPI and REST API development experience

Advanced SQL/PostgreSQL skills

• Hands-on experience with stored procedures and functions
• Experience with Pydantic and importlib
• Strong understanding and implementation of caching
• Experience building reusable Python utilities, modules, or frameworks
• Experience with Excel processing/integration using Python
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
• Experience with Git and modern software development practices
• Experience with unit testing, preferably pytest
• Exposure to Docker/CI/CD is preferred

Important Candidate Requirement

This role requires 100% onsite presence in Washington, DC. Please submit candidates who are already local to the DC/DMV area or who are genuinely willing to relocate and work onsite. Remote candidates should not be considered.

Compensation: - $80,000 to $118,000 + COLA ($6000) + Bonus + Benefits. Bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 11/08/2026

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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