AI-First Software Engineering Lead (Oracle SCM)

We are seeking an AI-First Engineer who consistently leverages Artificial Intelligence across the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment and production support. This role is focused on transforming Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) applications through AI-enabled engineering practices that improve delivery speed, quality, automation, and business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated success using AI technologies to accelerate software development, optimize testing, modernize applications, automate operational processes, and improve overall engineering productivity.

Apply AI technologies throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.

Drive AI-powered modernization and continuous improvement initiatives across Oracle SCM applications.

Champion AI-enabled development practices to improve engineering efficiency, scalability, and quality.

Use tools such as GitHub Copilot, Oracle Code Assist, ChatGPT, Claude, and Agentic AI frameworks to accelerate development activities.

Implement AI-assisted code generation, optimization, refactoring, reverse engineering, and legacy modernization.

Develop and enhance Oracle SCM customizations, integrations, extensions, reports, and automation solutions.

Automate API development, integration mapping, report generation, and technical documentation using AI-driven approaches.

Support development across technologies including: PL/SQL Java JavaScript Groovy Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS) Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Oracle APEX

PL/SQL

Java

JavaScript

Groovy

Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS)

Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)

Oracle APEX

Design and implement AI-powered testing strategies covering: Functional Testing Integration Testing Regression Testing Performance Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Functional Testing

Integration Testing

Regression Testing

Performance Testing

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Utilize AI for automated test case generation, test data creation, defect detection, and test maintenance.

Build AI-assisted regression testing frameworks for Oracle Cloud quarterly release validation.

Leverage AI tools for defect triage, root cause analysis, and predictive quality insights.

Integrate AI-powered code reviews, security assessments, static code analysis, and quality gates within CI/CD pipelines.

Generate deployment documentation, release notes, implementation guides, and operational runbooks using AI tools.

Support deployment automation, environment management, and release readiness assessments through AI-enabled practices.

Utilize AI-powered monitoring and analytics for operational support, issue prediction, and business impact analysis.

Hands-on experience with:

GitHub Copilot

Oracle Code Assist

ChatGPT

Claude

Agentic AI Frameworks

OCI Generative AI

Prompt Engineering

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Patterns

AI-Assisted Development Workflows

Candidates must demonstrate measurable outcomes from AI adoption, including:

Reduced software development cycle times

Improved code quality and maintainability

Lower defect leakage and production issues

Reduced testing effort through automation

Faster deployment and release cycles

Accelerated incident identification and resolution

Increased developer productivity and engineering efficiency

Improved operational stability and business responsiveness

AI-first mindset with proven experience applying AI across the full SDLC.

Strong Oracle SCM domain knowledge and enterprise application development experience.

Ability to quantify business value delivered through AI-enabled engineering practices.

Experience driving modernization, automation, and productivity improvements in large-scale enterprise environments.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

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

Applications will be accepted until October 13th , 2026

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Compensation & Benefits

💰 $104,000– $150,000 per year + Cost of Living Allowance

Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Additional Information

📍 Onsite role

⚠️ Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

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