Senior Full Stack Developer - Remote in US

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer within 10-15 years of experience to design, build, and enhance modern applications for a leading insurance client. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while promoting strong engineering, security, and delivery practices. This position supports full stack application development in an Agile environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to system design, and help deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions. Remote work is available for the duration of the assignment. Primary studio location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Travel or onsite attendance may be required based on project or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance full stack applications using modern frontend and backend technologies.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and system designs.
• Drive continuous integration and continuous delivery practices, code quality, security, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and other cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, testing, and production readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot application issues and contribute to reliable, maintainable solutions.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• 10-15 years of experience developing and supporting full stack applications.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services cloud technologies.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of secure coding, code quality, application performance, and modern engineering practices.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical designs.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in an Agile delivery environment.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $81K – $141K 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

• 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