Cognizant

Solution Architect - Front-End Modernization (Angular)

Cognizant$88K — $139K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in front-end engineering or UI modernization initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in Angular, including component architecture and micro-frontend architectures.
  • Advanced proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Experience building enterprise-scale design systems and reusable component libraries.
  • Strong understanding of REST API integration and client-side performance optimization.
  • Hands-on experience leading architecture decisions across multiple applications.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, HCI, Design, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own target-state Angular architecture for 50 enterprise applications.
  • Establish and govern shared UI frameworks and design systems.
  • Partner with modernization teams to reflect legacy application behavior in new Angular experiences.
  • Collaborate with Java and API architects on front-end and back-end integration standards.
  • Provide architectural oversight for AI-assisted development initiatives.
  • Lead architecture reviews and mentor development teams.
  • Drive delivery excellence throughout the modernization program.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Wellbeing and Employee Recognition Programs
  • Professional Development and Learning Opportunities
Full Job Description
About the role

As a Solution Architect - Front-End Modernization, you will make an impact by leading the architecture, governance, and modernization of a large-scale enterprise front-end transformation program. You will be a valued member of the delivery team supporting The Hartford and will work collaboratively with UI architects, Java/API architects, modernization teams, GenAI engineering teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performing Angular applications.

In this role, you will:
  • Define and own the target-state Angular architecture across approximately 50 enterprise applications, ensuring consistency in component design, state management, routing, and micro-frontend adoption.
  • Establish and govern shared UI frameworks, reusable component libraries, design systems, accessibility standards, and performance best practices.
  • Partner with modernization and reverse-engineering teams to ensure legacy application behavior, validations, workflows, and navigation patterns are accurately reflected in modern Angular experiences.
  • Collaborate with Java and API architects to define front-end and back-end integration standards, REST service consumption patterns, caching strategies, and error-handling frameworks.
  • Provide architectural oversight for AI-assisted development initiatives, including defining guardrails, quality standards, review processes, and acceptance criteria for AI-generated code.
  • Lead architecture reviews, mentor development teams, resolve complex technical challenges, and drive delivery excellence throughout the modernization program.

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 3 days per week in a client office in Hartford, Connecticut and 2 days remote. 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
  • 10+ years of experience in front-end engineering, application architecture, or UI modernization initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in Angular, including component architecture, RxJS, NgRx/state management, routing, and micro-frontend architectures.
  • Advanced proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern front-end development practices.
  • Experience building and governing enterprise-scale design systems, reusable component libraries, theming frameworks, and UI standards.
  • Strong understanding of REST API integration, client-side performance optimization, accessibility standards (WCAG), and automated UI testing frameworks.
  • Experience with modern development tools including Git, Webpack, and front-end build automation technologies.
  • Hands-on experience leading architecture decisions across multiple concurrent applications and distributed development teams.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a related field.

These will help you stand out
  • Experience modernizing legacy applications, including exposure to mainframe technologies such as CICS, IMS, Telon, or 3270-based systems.
  • Insurance industry or highly regulated industry experience.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted software development platforms and large language model-based code generation tools such as Claude.
  • Experience reviewing and governing AI-generated code in enterprise environments.
  • AWS cloud certifications, Angular certifications, or other relevant architecture credentials.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $88,200 to $139,500 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. The salary and other compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting and may change subject to applicable law.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for full-time employees:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions (where applicable)
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Wellbeing and Employee Recognition Programs
  • Professional Development and Learning Opportunities

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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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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