Cognizant

Senior Frontend Lead Developer (React)

Cognizant$81K — $186K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with Next.js and React.js for web application development.
  • Strong skills in building responsive UIs using Material UI and Bootstrap 5.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python for backend services and APIs.
  • Expertise with GitHub for code management and CI/CD.
  • Proven experience in Agile environments leading software engineering teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of Asset and Wealth Management processes and workflows.
  • Experience with software quality assurance and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale web applications.
  • Develop and maintain reusable UI components ensuring accessibility and responsiveness.
  • Integrate Python-based services for portfolio management and analytics.
  • Establish engineering best practices and code review standards.
  • Mentor development teams and collaborate with stakeholders on solutions.

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
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

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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