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Sr. NodeJS Developer About the role As a Sr NodeJS Developer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and supporting the API platform and tooling that powers our clients' digital experiences. You will be a valued member of the API Core Engineering team and work collaboratively with other development teams across the Enterprise who adopt and consume our API gateway and frameworks. In this role, you will • Serve as a technical authority across all phases of software development, including design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and support of the API platform and tooling • Develop applications, frameworks, and tools for the API Core Engineering division to improve developer productivity and the SDLC process • Build software applications using Node.js technologies and related programming languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript, along with comprehensive unit tests • Develop CI/CD pipeline tools and frameworks using GitLab, Python, and shell scripts • Partner with other development teams to support adoption of the API gateway and frameworks, resolving adoption and usage issues and answering consumer-team questions Work model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. 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. What you need to have to be considered • 3-5+ years of software development experience using Node.js, JavaScript, or TypeScript, including experience with Python and scripting languages • Experience developing comprehensive unit tests using Jest, Mocha, Chai, or an equivalent testing framework • Hands-on experience building and operating services on public cloud (AWS strongly preferred), including designing and developing REST APIs or microservices with versioning, authentication/authorization, and documentation • Proven experience with DevOps toolchains, including GitLab (CI/CD), Terraform (IaC), Git-based workflows, and source version control such as Git • Strong understanding of software architecture, reliability, performance, and observability (logging, metrics, tracing), paired with a strategic, hands-on problem-solving mindset These will help you stand out • Experience developing APIs with API Gateway support • Experience working with Platform teams • Strong cloud experience, with AWS certifications considered a significant plus 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. Applications will be accepted until October 20 th , 2026. 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. 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. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. 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. 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.

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Sr. NodeJS Developer
In this role, you will
Serve as a technical authority across all phases of software development, including design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and support of the API platform and tooling
Develop applications, frameworks, and tools for the API Core Engineering division to improve developer productivity and the SDLC process
Build software applications using Node.js technologies and related programming languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript, along with comprehensive unit tests
Develop CI/CD pipeline tools and frameworks using GitLab, Python, and shell scripts
Partner with other development teams to support adoption of the API gateway and frameworks, resolving adoption and usage issues and answering consumer-team questions
What you need to have to be considered
3-5+ years of software development experience using Node.js, JavaScript, or TypeScript, including experience with Python and scripting languages
Experience developing comprehensive unit tests using Jest, Mocha, Chai, or an equivalent testing framework
Proven experience with DevOps toolchains, including GitLab (CI/CD), Terraform (IaC), Git-based workflows, and source version control such as Git
Strong understanding of software architecture, reliability, performance, and observability (logging, metrics, tracing), paired with a strategic, hands-on problem-solving mindset
These will help you stand out
Experience developing APIs with API Gateway support
Experience working with Platform teams
Strong cloud experience, with AWS certifications considered a significant plus
Applications will be accepted until October 20 th , 2026.
Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Long-term/Short-term Disability
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.
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.

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Hands-on experience building and operating services on public cloud (AWS strongly preferred), including designing and developing REST APIs or microservices with versioning, authentication/authorization, and documentation

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401(K)

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