What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Node.js / TypeScript Engineer position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a Senior Node.js / TypeScript Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, API-driven healthcare payer solutions that support claims processing, interoperability, and digital transformation initiatives. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, architects, operations teams, and healthcare domain stakeholders to build secure, resilient, and high-performing applications.
In This Role, You Will
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States, Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.
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.
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.
As a Senior Node.js / TypeScript Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, API-driven healthcare payer solutions that support claims processing, interoperability, and digital transformation initiatives. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, architects, operations teams, and healthcare domain stakeholders to build secure, resilient, and high-performing applications.
In This Role, You Will
- Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade REST API services using TypeScript and Node.js.
- Translate complex payer business requirements into scalable technical solutions and service-oriented architectures.
- Build structured data models and interface contracts that enable interoperability across healthcare and payer ecosystems.
- Implement automated testing, continuous integration practices, and quality engineering standards to ensure application stability and reliability.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize service performance, and deliver sustainable solutions that improve platform resilience
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States, Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
- 8 years of software engineering experience with hands-on expertise developing REST API-driven applications using TypeScript and Node.js.
- Hands on experience with AWS
- Strong healthcare payer domain knowledge, including claims processing, benefit administration, coding standards, and data integrity principles.
- Experience designing scalable data models, API contracts, and integration frameworks supporting healthcare interoperability.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices, version control systems, and collaborative engineering methodologies.
- Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based environments, and containerized application deployments.
- Experience working with large-scale healthcare payer platforms and digital modernization initiatives.
- Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, observability tools, and microservices-based application design.
- Demonstrated success resolving complex production issues and improving application performance and reliability.
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills across business and technical teams.
- Passion for inclusive engineering practices and delivering equitable digital healthcare experiences for diverse member populations.
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.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.
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.
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 : $100,000 - $120,000