AWS connect developer

As an A WS Amazon Connect Developer , you will make an impact by building and optimizing cloud-native contact center solutions that deliver intelligent, scalable, and automated customer experiences. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Engineering team and work collaboratively with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business units to design and implement innovative contact center capabilities. Responsibilities Design and deploy complex contact flows, custom routing profiles, and agent hierarchies within Amazon Connect to support scalable and resilient customer engagement architectures. Build backend microservices and APIs using AWS Lambda (Node.js/Python), API Gateway, and DynamoDB to manage data and power seamless contact center operations. Implement conversational AI solutions, including chatbots via Amazon Lex and text-to-speech capabilities with Amazon Polly, to drive intelligent and automated customer interactions. Integrate the contact center platform with CRM systems such as Salesforce and Zendesk, as well as workforce management tools, to enable a unified customer service ecosystem. Manage infrastructure deployment using Terraform or CloudFormation and maintain system observability and performance monitoring through Amazon CloudWatch. Work Model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. Required Qualifications 3–5+ years of experience in cloud-based contact center solutions or a related software engineering field. Hands‑on proficiency with AWS services including Amazon Connect, IAM, S3, SQS, SNS, and event‑driven architectures. Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing highly available, resilient, and secure contact center solutions that address complex business requirements. Proven ability to deliver serverless integrations and backend microservices using AWS Lambda and API Gateway. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification. Experience integrating contact center platforms with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Zendesk. Hands‑on experience implementing conversational AI solutions using Amazon Lex and Amazon Polly. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools, specifically Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Familiarity with workforce management tools and their integration within cloud‑based contact center environments. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. Applications will be accepted until 7/30/2026. Compensation & Benefits The annual salary for this position is between $64,000 and $85,000 depending on the experience, education, and skills of the applicant. In addition to a competitive salary, 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 Disclaimer: The salary, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant