About the Role
As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering modern, scalable, and high-performing web applications using React.js, TypeScript, and Node.js. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, UX designers, QA teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative digital solutions.
In This Role, You Will:
• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade full-stack web applications using React.js, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Build responsive, reusable, and scalable user interface components that deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Develop, maintain, and integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support application and business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software in Agile environments.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, optimize application performance, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
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 requiring 2-3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 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
• 7+ years of experience developing modern web applications using React.js, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Strong expertise in React.js, including component-based architecture, state management, and front-end performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Object-Oriented JavaScript principles.
• Experience working with Git version control and modern software development practices.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
These Will Help You Stand Out
• Experience with GraphQL and Apollo Client.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Knowledge of Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Redux, Context API, or other modern state management frameworks.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position depends 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.
