Job description

As a Senior Frontend Lead Developer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering modern digital solutions that enhance the client experience across asset and wealth management platforms. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product managers, architects, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performing applications. Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position in Concord - NH. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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. Important Disclaimers: **Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.** **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** In This Role, You Will: • Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale web applications using Next.js and React.js. • Build and maintain reusable, accessible, and responsive UI components using Material UI and Bootstrap 5 to ensure a consistent user experience. • Develop and integrate Python-based backend services that support portfolio management, analytics, reporting, and advisory workflows. • Establish engineering best practices, code review standards, and GitHub governance to ensure high-quality, maintainable software. • Mentor and guide development teams while collaborating closely with product, business, and operations stakeholders to deliver innovative wealth management solutions. What You Need to Have to Be Considered • Extensive experience developing enterprise web applications using Next.js and React.js, including server-side rendering, state management, and modern front-end architecture patterns. • Strong experience building responsive and accessible user interfaces with Material UI and Bootstrap 5. • Advanced proficiency in Python for developing APIs, backend services, data processing solutions, and application integrations. • Expertise with GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews, and CI/CD development workflows. • Demonstrated experience leading software engineering teams and delivering complex technology initiatives in Agile environments. • Strong understanding of Asset and Wealth Management business processes, including portfolio management, client reporting, investment products, and financial services workflows. • Experience implementing software quality, performance optimization, security controls, and automated testing practices for enterprise applications. These Will Help You Stand Out • Experience designing highly scalable client-facing financial platforms supporting large user populations. • Knowledge of performance monitoring, observability, and application tuning techniques for modern web applications. • Experience integrating front-end applications with cloud-native services and distributed architectures. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. • Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 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 unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $81,000 – $186,850 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. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • 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. 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

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Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**
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**
Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale web applications using Next.js and React.js.
Build and maintain reusable, accessible, and responsive UI components using Material UI and Bootstrap 5 to ensure a consistent user experience.
Develop and integrate Python-based backend services that support portfolio management, analytics, reporting, and advisory workflows.
Establish engineering best practices, code review standards, and GitHub governance to ensure high-quality, maintainable software.
Mentor and guide development teams while collaborating closely with product, business, and operations stakeholders to deliver innovative wealth management solutions.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
Extensive experience developing enterprise web applications using Next.js and React.js, including server-side rendering, state management, and modern front-end architecture patterns.
Strong experience building responsive and accessible user interfaces with Material UI and Bootstrap 5.
Advanced proficiency in Python for developing APIs, backend services, data processing solutions, and application integrations.
Expertise with GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews, and CI/CD development workflows.
Demonstrated experience leading software engineering teams and delivering complex technology initiatives in Agile environments.
Strong understanding of Asset and Wealth Management business processes, including portfolio management, client reporting, investment products, and financial services workflows.
Experience implementing software quality, performance optimization, security controls, and automated testing practices for enterprise applications.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Experience designing highly scalable client-facing financial platforms supporting large user populations.
Knowledge of performance monitoring, observability, and application tuning techniques for modern web applications.
Experience integrating front-end applications with cloud-native services and distributed architectures.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
The annual salary for this position is between $81,000 – $186,850 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Long-term/Short-term Disability

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