Sr. NodeJS Developer
About the role
As a Sr NodeJS Developer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and supporting the API platform and tooling that powers our clients' digital experiences. You will be a valued member of the API Core Engineering team and work collaboratively with other development teams across the Enterprise who adopt and consume our API gateway and frameworks.
In this role, you will
Serve as a technical authority across all phases of software development, including design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and support of the API platform and tooling
Develop applications, frameworks, and tools for the API Core Engineering division to improve developer productivity and the SDLC process
Build software applications using Node.js technologies and related programming languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript, along with comprehensive unit tests
Develop CI/CD pipeline tools and frameworks using GitLab, Python, and shell scripts
Partner with other development teams to support adoption of the API gateway and frameworks, resolving adoption and usage issues and answering consumer-team questions
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various 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.
What you need to have to be considered
3-5+ years of software development experience using Node.js, JavaScript, or TypeScript, including experience with Python and scripting languages
Experience developing comprehensive unit tests using Jest, Mocha, Chai, or an equivalent testing framework
Hands-on experience building and operating services on public cloud (AWS strongly preferred), including designing and developing REST APIs or microservices with versioning, authentication/authorization, and documentation
Proven experience with DevOps toolchains, including GitLab (CI/CD), Terraform (IaC), Git-based workflows, and source version control such as Git
Strong understanding of software architecture, reliability, performance, and observability (logging, metrics, tracing), paired with a strategic, hands-on problem-solving mindset
These will help you stand out
Experience developing APIs with API Gateway support
Experience working with Platform teams
Strong cloud experience, with AWS certifications considered a significant plus
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.
Applications will be accepted until October 20th, 2026.
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.
Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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