Node JS Architect

Responsibilities:

Architect and develop highly scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems using Node.js
Design, implement, and optimize microservices architecture with event-driven systems
Lead high-level technical discussions, setting coding standards, and best practices
Work with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product managers) to align business needs with technical execution
Optimize databases for high availability and performance (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS)
Implement and enforce security best practices, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data protection strategies
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior and mid-level developers, and drive a culture of excellence
Monitor application performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement optimizations for scalability and resilience
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, bringing innovation to the team

Skills:

More than 15 years of software development experience with at least 8 years in Node.js and backend development
Expert in JavaScript and TypeScript with deep knowledge of asynchronous programming, event loops, and design patterns
Strong experience in building and scaling microservices and distributed systems
Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Hands-on experience with message brokers (Pulsar, Kafka)
Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices
Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda) is a plus
Proficiency in automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) using Mocha or similar frameworks
Strong leadership and mentoring skills with experience leading development teams
Ability to drive architectural decisions and align business goals with technical solutions
Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog)
Exposure to WMS Systems, Mobile Applications, Warehouse Automation

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

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140K - $155K depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Application accepted till 6/15/2025