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Node JS Architect at Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Full-time
- Remote, Worldwide
- $140,000 - $155,000
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: $140,000 - $155,000 yearly
Application Deadline: 6/15/2025
Published 13 days ago • Expires August 01, 2025 08:09