Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (JavaScript/Type Script/AWS)
About The Role

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and enhancing modern full stack applications that deliver exceptional user experiences and drive business value. You will work closely with product owners, architects, developers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work without sponsorship now or in the future, including OPT, CPT, H1B or any other work authorization requiring employer sponsorship.

• Develop and enhance full stack applications using modern frontend and backend technologies.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and scalable system designs.
• Drive CI/CD automation, code quality initiatives, security best practices, and performance optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues while ensuring reliability, maintainability, and scalability.

Work model (Remote)

This role requires candidates to be based in the United States and available to collaborate across distributed teams and client schedules.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this position may require collaboration across multiple time zones and business functions.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

• Extensive professional experience developing full stack applications using JavaScript and Type Script.
• Strong understanding of modern software development principles and application architecture.
• Experience developing and maintaining cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions.
• Strong experience with Git/Git Hub and modern version control practices.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Knowledge of software security best practices and application performance optimization.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience designing scalable cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with microservices and distributed architectures.
• Experience optimizing application performance and scalability.
• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to engineering best practices.

• 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.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $10,000
, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.

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.