Cognizant
Cognizant’s Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Lead Software engineer with experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code.
Work model: At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office-
Windsor, CT
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs
Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.
In this role, you will: Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js, NestJS).
Design and build RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
Integrate third-party services and APIs.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
What you need to have to be considered: 10+ years of experience in backend development with
Node.js .
Strong proficiency in
JavaScript
and
TypeScript .
Experience with
Express.js ,
NestJS , or similar frameworks.
Solid understanding of
RESTful APIs ,
GraphQL , and
WebSockets .
Experience with
MongoDB ,
PostgreSQL , or other relational/non-relational databases.
Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $95,000- $140,000 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 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.
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Work model: At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office-
Windsor, CT
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs
Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.
In this role, you will: Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js, NestJS).
Design and build RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
Integrate third-party services and APIs.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
What you need to have to be considered: 10+ years of experience in backend development with
Node.js .
Strong proficiency in
JavaScript
and
TypeScript .
Experience with
Express.js ,
NestJS , or similar frameworks.
Solid understanding of
RESTful APIs ,
GraphQL , and
WebSockets .
Experience with
MongoDB ,
PostgreSQL , or other relational/non-relational databases.
Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $95,000- $140,000 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 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.
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