Deskside Engineer Lead -NJ
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp
- Princeton, NJ
- 9 days ago
- $79,000–$90,000 Per Year
Highlights
Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. 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 our clients.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Princeton, NJ |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $79,000–$90,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | https://www.cognizant.com |
Description
Deskside Engineer Lead
- Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Job Summary
Provide technical and operational support to traders and front-office users ensuring high availability of trading applications market data platforms and trading floor infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and operational support to traders and front-office users ensuring high availability of trading applications market data platforms and trading floor infrastructure.
Support trading and market data platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal Refinitiv/Eikon Reuters Fidessa and OMS/EMS applications.
Troubleshoot issues related to trading applications market data feeds desktops laptops and multi-monitor workstations.
Provide onsite and remote support to traders in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
Manage incidents and service requests through ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools ensuring SLA compliance.
Coordinate with application network infrastructure and vendor teams for issue resolution.
Perform software installations upgrades user access management and hardware deployments.
Maintain documentation and follow ITIL-based support processes.
Experience supporting Bloomberg Refinitiv/Eikon Reuters and trading floor technologies.
Strong Windows/Mac devices support and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of Active Directory Citrix Microsoft 365 and basic networking (TCP/IP DNS).
Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow Remedy etc.).
Strong communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
4-8 years in Trader Support Front Office Support or Financial Services IT Support.
Experience supporting Investment Banking Capital Markets Asset Management or Brokerage environments.
The Salary for this position will be yearly 79000 TO 90,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
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
Disclaimer: The 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.
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 our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
About Company
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 230 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
We're driven by a passion to help our clients build stronger, more agile and more innovative businesses.
Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations.
What makes Cognizant unique is our ability to help clients meet both challenges. We help them enhance productivity by ensuring that vital business functions work faster, cheaper and better. And, our ability to conceptualize, architect and implement new and expanded capabilities allows clients to transform legacy models to take their business to the next level.