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Cognizant · 1 day ago

Lead Backend Developer – Node.js

positionWindsor, CT
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$95K/yr - $140K/yr
date10+ years exp

Cognizant is seeking a highly qualified Lead Software engineer with experience in developing high-performing, scalable enterprise applications. The role involves maintaining server-side logic, designing APIs, and collaborating with various teams to deliver solutions.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js, NestJS)
Design and build RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
Integrate third-party services and APIs
Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
Troubleshoot and debug production issues

Qualification

Node.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptExpress.jsNestJSRESTful APIsGraphQLMongoDBPostgreSQLDockerAWSGitProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

10+ years of experience in backend development with Node.js
Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
Experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar frameworks
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
Experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or other relational/non-relational databases
Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth)
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Benefits

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

Company

Cognizant

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Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.cognizant.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$0.24M
Key Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
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Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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