Full Stack Lead Engineer (React, NodeJS, REST APIs) / Remote Cognizant's Digital Engineering
Our practice is seeking a highly qualified Software Engineer to support Slingshot's Strategic Accounts via Full Stack development. You will design and build capabilities that will enable our customers to help solve space-related problems. You will be a multiplier for the entire engineering team by not only delivering high-quality code on time but by helping your teammates do so as well, and by mentoring and providing support whenever needed. You will find, evaluate, and leverage new technologies; solve complex problems; and deliver value to end users.
Location: Washington – DC, various or remote.
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. Responsibilities: Perform all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot's core values, mission, and purpose. Work across the technology team interacting with program managers, designers, and other engineers in implementing right-sized solutions. Meet capability requirements in a timely manner while not compromising the operational stability of the overall solution. Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes. Provide ongoing support for the services and applications that are critical to our business needs. Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with team members. Work on both the frontend and backend systems to solve problems and deliver value to both internal and external users. Integrate with data platforms/pipelines, microservices, and distributed systems. Integrate frontend applications with APIs (REST, GraphQL). Work with UX/design teams to refine requirements, then develop, enhance, and customize advanced data interfaces and interactive user interfaces. Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be implemented by anyone on the team. Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in software and application development, including 2+ years building durable, scalable, and high-availability systems. Experience using technologies such as Node.js, GraphQL, and Python 3. Knowledge of frontend technologies such as Typescript, React, Storybook, and D3. Exposure to cloud-based deployments, PaaS, and IaaS offerings (most notably AWS). Development and integration with REST APIs and GraphQL. Authentication and authorization standards and tools (OAuth, OIDC, RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC, Keycloak, Auth0). Asynchronous processing and/or data streaming technologies such as Kafka, KNative. Database design, performance, and troubleshooting (PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm). Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions). Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until 11/15/2024.
The annual salary for this position is between $81K – $141,500K 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.
Travel: 0-5%
Why Choose Cognizant?
Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
If you are comfortable with ambiguity, delight in change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.
About Cognizant:
Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.
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