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Cognizant · 10 hours ago

Sr. Nodejs Developer

positionIrving, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$80K/yr - $140K/yr
date5+ years exp

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Senior Node.js Backend Engineer with a strong background in building scalable and high-performance server-side applications. The role involves designing and maintaining server-side applications using Node.js, implementing microservices architectures, and collaborating with various teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js with Express.js / Fastify frameworks
Build and manage microservices-based architectures with high availability and scalability
Implement real-time data streaming solutions using Kafka and event-driven patterns
Develop and optimize backend logic with a strong focus on Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) and efficient data handling
Design, implement, and document RESTful APIs following industry best practices
Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation using Swagger / OpenAPI specifications
Ensure code quality, performance, security, and scalability across backend services
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and data engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend services in production environments

Qualification

Node.jsMicroservices architectureKafkaTypeScriptAPI designExpress.jsORM toolsEvent-driven systemsPerformance optimizationCI/CD pipelines

Required

5+ years of hands-on experience in Node.js backend development
Strong expertise in server-side programming and backend system design
Extensive experience with Express.js and/or Fastify frameworks
Solid understanding of streaming architectures and event-driven systems
Hands-on experience with Kafka for message streaming and asynchronous processing
Strong knowledge of ORM tools (e.g., Sequelize, TypeORM, Prisma)
Proficiency in TypeScript for building robust and maintainable backend services
Experience in building microservices and distributed systems
Strong experience in API design and documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI
Good understanding of performance optimization, logging, monitoring, and error handling
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

Preferred

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud-native deployments is a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with contributions
Long-term and 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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