Cognizant

Lead Developer - JavaScript / TypeScript

Cognizant$68K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience with Object-Oriented JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Experience building backend services (Node.js preferred) and RESTful APIs.
  • Knowledge of error handling, logging, and performance tuning.
  • Understanding of provider domain processes (e.g., onboarding, credentialing, directories).
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments and containerized deployments.
  • Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design modular and reusable solution components using Object-Oriented JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Develop and maintain backend services (including Node.js-based solutions) to support provider data processing.
  • Create detailed application and integration designs aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Analyze business requirements and convert them into clear technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to define provider workflows and solutions.
  • Review code to ensure adherence to design patterns, security practices, and performance standards.
  • Optimize application performance through profiling and tuning of services and components.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Lead Developer - JavaScript / TypeScript
Job Summary

The Lead Developer is responsible for designing scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within the provider domain. This role leverages Object-Oriented JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern backend technologies (including Node.js) to translate complex business requirements into robust architectures. The position supports provider workflows, enhances data quality, and ensures reliable operations in a global enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design modular and reusable solution components using Object-Oriented JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Develop and maintain backend services (including Node.js-based solutions) to support provider data processing.
  • Create detailed application and integration designs aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Analyze business requirements and convert them into clear technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to define provider workflows and solutions.
  • Review code to ensure adherence to design patterns, security practices, and performance standards.
  • Optimize application performance through profiling and tuning of services and components.
  • Implement integration patterns using secure APIs and standardized data contracts.
  • Document architecture decisions, data flows, and system designs for cross-functional teams.
  • Define logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies to improve system observability.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop proof-of-concepts to validate design decisions and reduce risks.
  • Partner with QA teams to define test strategies and validate end-to-end workflows.
  • Promote best practices in JavaScript and TypeScript development.
  • Identify technical debt and recommend improvement strategies.
  • Participate in technical discussions and provide solution recommendations.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to support deployment and release processes.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, fault-tolerant, and resilient.
Required Qualifications
  • Strong hands-on experience with Object-Oriented JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Experience building backend services (Node.js preferred) and RESTful APIs.
  • Knowledge of error handling, logging, and performance tuning.
  • Understanding of provider domain processes (e.g., onboarding, credentialing, directories).
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments and containerized deployments.
  • Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in a hybrid environment.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with healthcare/provider domain platforms.
  • Exposure to microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $68K - $110K, 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
  • 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.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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