Sr Fullstack Engineer

About the role

As an S1 Engineer – Full Stack, you will make an impact by developing, enhancing, and supporting full stack applications that power key operations within the Payer domain. You will be a valued member of our technology delivery team and will collaborate closely with product owners, architects, QA engineers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, high‑performing solutions.

• Develop and maintain full stack applications that support critical Payer-domain processes, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Apply advanced SQL capabilities to design, optimize, and manage database structures and queries for integrity, accuracy, and security.
• Leverage expertise in Facets to enhance system functionality, resolve issues, and streamline workflows.
• Conduct unit testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure quality and readiness for production.
• Collaborate with technical and non‑technical teams to plan releases, solve issues, and continuously improve application performance.

Remote. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants. 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.

• 10–12 years of professional experience in full stack development across complex enterprise systems.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for database development, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with Facets and understanding of Payer‑domain operations, functions, and workflows.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues.
• Professional‑level communication skills in English to interact with global teams and document solutions effectively.

• Experience contributing to architectural decisions or technical strategy within development teams.
• Familiarity with modern Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud‑based environments.
• Ability to analyze user behavior and system data to recommend enhancements and performance improvements.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth in full stack technologies and Payer-domain expertise.
• Ability to work effectively in distributed teams and fast‑paced environments.

• SQL Developer Certification
• Facets Certification
• Payer Domain Certification

Applicants will be accepted till 03/15/2026. Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $110K - $130K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

• 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

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.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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 the unique skills you can bring to this role.