Lead Full Stack Engineer

About the role

As a Lead Full Stack Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering high‑quality applications across both the front end and back end. You will be a valued member of our engineering team and collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross‑functional partners to build scalable, high‑performing digital solutions.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain back‑end services using Java and/or Node.js.
• Build responsive and accessible front‑end components using HTML and modern UI frameworks such as Bootstrap.
• Implement, integrate, and optimize APIs—including Graph
  
  QL—to ensure seamless data flow between the user interface and back‑end services.
• Work with SQL databases to write queries, support data needs, and troubleshoot and improve performance.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and collaboration with Dev/QA teams to improve quality, reliability, and delivery speed.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our 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.

Please note:

This role will require an in‑person meet and greet at our Cognizant offices or client location.

• Strong experience with Java and/or Node.js for back‑end service development.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Proficiency in HTML, front‑end UI development, and frameworks such as Bootstrap.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs, including Graph
  
  QL.
• Demonstrated full‑stack development experience across both UI and services.
• Have experience in the Insurance domain with a deep understanding of industry‑specific challenges and opportunities.

• Experience optimizing end‑to‑end system performance across UI, services, and data layers.
• Familiarity with modern Dev Ops practices and collaborative delivery workflows.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues across front‑end and back‑end components.
• A passion for clean code, maintainability, and contributing to engineering best practices.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or equivalent.

Applications will be accepted until March 3rd, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $99,500 to $117,000 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

Disclaimer:
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.