About the role
As a Senior Frontend Architect, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, high‑performance frontend architectures that support enterprise applications. You will be a valued member of the technology delivery team and work collaboratively with product owners, engineers, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver secure and modern solutions.
**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 implement scalable frontend architectures using Vue.js, JavaScript, and GraphQL
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to development teams
- Translate business and functional requirements into well-structured technical solutions
- Conduct code reviews and enforce architectural standards and best practices
- Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks
- Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to ensure quality, stability, and successful deployments
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Boston, MA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, client, or business needs. We will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered:
- 12+ years of experience in frontend or web application development
- Strong hands-on expertise in Vue.js and JavaScript
- Experience designing and integrating APIs using GraphQL
- Proven ability to architect scalable and maintainable enterprise applications
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
These will help you stand out:
- Experience in the Property and Casualty Insurance domain
- Prior experience mentoring developers or leading technical teams
- Knowledge of frontend security best practices
- Familiar with Apollo Server
- Relevant certifications such as Certified JavaScript Developer or equivalent Vue.js or GraphQL certification
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 and $139,000, 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, and Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term and 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.
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.
