Senior Node.js / TypeScript Engineer

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:

• 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.

Work Model
Remote — open to qualified applicants in the United States. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan and contributions.
• Long-term and Short-term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Compensation

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.