Cognizant

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Cognizant$75K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or in a similar role
  • Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
  • Solid back-end development experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or similar
  • Experience with relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)
  • Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using modern technologies
  • Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js
  • Develop and integrate robust APIs and back-end services using Node.js, Python, or Java
  • Work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure data integrity and performance
  • Deploy and support scalable applications in cloud environments following best practices

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
Senior Full Stack Engineer

About the role

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering high-quality, scalable applications across both front-end and back-end systems. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, architects, and fellow developers.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

In this role, you will:
  • Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies
  • Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
  • Develop and integrate robust APIs and back-end services using technologies such as Node.js, Python, or Java
  • Work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure data integrity and performance
  • Deploy and support scalable applications in cloud environments while following best practices for CI/CD and version control

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring presence in a Cognizant or client office in Eden Prairie - MN.

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
  • 6+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or in a similar role
  • Strong proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
  • Solid experience in back-end development using Node.js, Python, Java, or similar technologies and frameworks such as Express, Django, or Spring Boot
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including deploying scalable applications
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices

These will help you stand out
  • Experience building and optimizing highly scalable and high-performance distributed systems
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with attention to detail
  • Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Applications will be accepted until July 6 th , 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $75,000 - $130,000 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.

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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Learn more about Cognizant
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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