Technical Lead / Lead Developer

Technical Lead / Lead Developer

Job Summary

Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead / Lead Developer to lead UI/UX design and front-end architecture initiatives using ReactJS while driving enterprise application modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will collaborate with solution architects and engineering teams to design scalable, user-centric applications, modernize legacy services, and establish best practices around domain-driven microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX design and front-end architecture using ReactJS.
• Collaborate with solution architects and engineering teams to design scalable, user-centric applications.
• Analyze existing legacy API services and define modernization roadmaps.
• Transform monolithic applications into domain-driven microservices architectures.
• Contribute to solution design discussions and establish front-end integration patterns.
• Define and govern API contracts across services and consumer applications.
• Ensure alignment with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Clean Architecture, and microservices best practices.
• Drive UX improvements, responsive design standards, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Develop reusable component strategies to promote consistency and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the application modernization lifecycle.
• Mentor development teams and champion engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

• .NET Core 8 or above
• REST API Development
• ReactJS
• Microservices Architecture

Design Patterns & Architecture

• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Clean Architecture
• Vertical Slicing
• SOLID Principles

Preferred Qualifications

• MongoDB
• Splunk
• Dynatrace
• Kafka

Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in ReactJS front-end development and modern web application architecture.
• Experience building and implementing microservices-based solutions.
• Expertise designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications and services.
• Strong understanding of scalable application design principles and software architecture patterns.
• Experience providing technical leadership within agile delivery teams.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $65,000 and $120,000, 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

Important Disclaimers

Exact work location is Atlanta GA.

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.

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.

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.