Lead Full Stack Engineer – Healthcare Payer Platforms

About the role

As a Lead Full Stack Engineer – Healthcare Payer Platforms, you will make an impact by designing, building, and delivering secure, scalable digital solutions that enhance healthcare payer experiences for members and providers. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, business analysts, architects, quality engineers, DevOps teams, and other technology stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Work model

This is an On-site role based on business requirements in Norfolk - VA. Regardless of work arrangement, we support a healthy work–life balance through our wellbeing programs.

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.

Important Disclaimers:

**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**

**Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop modern full stack applications using Angular, React, Node.js, and AWS technologies.
• Lead the development of secure and scalable APIs, microservices, and user-facing applications supporting healthcare payer platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that drive value for members and providers.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote engineering best practices, secure coding standards, and high-quality software delivery.
• Drive application performance, reliability, and continuous improvement through automation, monitoring, and modern development practices.

What you need to have to be considered

• Proven experience developing enterprise applications using Angular, React, and Node.js.
• Strong experience building and consuming REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions, preferably on AWS.
• Hands-on experience in the Healthcare Payer domain, including claims, eligibility, enrollment, billing, provider, or member-facing applications.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns, data structures, testing practices, and application architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Experience implementing secure coding practices and working with regulated or sensitive data environments.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with healthcare payer processes such as claims adjudication, benefits management, care management, or member engagement platforms.
• Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, observability, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading technical initiatives across multiple projects.
• Exposure to reusable component libraries, frontend architecture, and accessibility standards.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments supporting digital transformation initiatives.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $81,000 – $157,000 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.

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.

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.

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.