+ Strong proficiency in **Python** , with hands-on experience building production-grade software (not just notebooks/prototypes). + Practical experience with **agentic frameworks** such as **LangChain, LangGraph** , or similar. + Solid understanding of **LLM fundamentals** - prompting, tool/function calling, RAG, embeddings, context management, memory systems. + Experience designing **modular, platform-agnostic architectures** (i.e., not tightly coupled to a single LLM vendor or cloud provider). + Understanding of **SDLC processes** (CI/CD, version control, code review, testing) and how AI agents can augment or automate them. + Experience with **API design** , microservices, and building extensible/reusable frameworks or SDKs.



+ Familiarity with **agent evaluation and observability** tooling (e.g., LangSmith, tracing frameworks, custom eval harnesses). + Robust grasp of **governance concepts** for AI systems - guardrails, access control, auditability, human oversight. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

📌 Python Gen AI Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Chennai