Lead Full Stack Developer; Node.js, Vue.js, GraphQL; Hyrbid

About the Role

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly skilled Lead Full Stack Developer (Node.js, Vue.js, GraphQL) for a hybrid position. We are looking for an expert with 8 years of experience in developing and building high‑performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will join a digital software team focused on high‑demand applications, working alongside product managers, designers, and clients to deliver valuable software.

At Cognizant, we explore new ideas every day. We help industry‑leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences. We offer comprehensive digital engineering expertise and a client‑centric methodology for sustainable innovation.

Louisville, KY (Hybrid).

Note: You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Louisville, KY.

• Own End-to-End Delivery: Lead the complete software development lifecycle from requirement analysis and design to development, testing, deployment, and post‑release support.
• Accessible UI Development: Design and implement user interfaces that comply with accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Microservices Architecture Implementation: Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑performing microservices‑based applications.
• GraphQL API Development: Build, optimize, and manage GraphQL APIs for efficient data fetching and improved performance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and backend developers to deliver cohesive products.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Promote coding standards, perform code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and ensure maintainable codebases.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across front‑end and back‑end layers.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to process and tooling enhancements.

• 8 to 12 years of hands‑on experience in Node.js, Type Script, Vue.js, and GraphQL APIs.
• Strong Backend Expertise: Proficiency in Node.js with experience building scalable, production‑grade applications.
• Type Script Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with Type Script, including strong typing, interfaces, and modern JavaScript (ES6+) features.
• Frontend Framework Knowledge: Solid experience in Vue.js, including component‑based architecture, state management (Vuex/Pinia), and reactive design.
• GraphQL Expertise: Practical experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs, including schema design and resolvers.
• Microservices
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture, REST/GraphQL APIs, and distributed systems.
• UI/UX & Accessibility Awareness: Familiarity with responsive design principles and accessibility standards.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaboration & Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal skills for agile, cross‑functional teams.

• Final date to receive applications: June 29th, 2026.
• Salary Range: $81,337 - $141,500, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Incentives: Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer.