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Node JS Architect -REMOTE

Cognizant North America
United States, North Carolina, Durham
May 16, 2025

Job Title: Lead/Senior Node.js Developer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced senior full-stack developer (15+ years) with a focus on Node.js to architect, develop, and optimize scalable applications that facilitate warehouse operations. As a key technical leader, you will drive the design of microservices and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge applications. This role requires deep expertise in Node.js, system architecture, cloud platforms, and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities:
* Architect and develop highly scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems using Node.js
* Design, implement, and optimize microservices architecture with event-driven systems
* Design, implement, and optimize on-device database service
* Design, implement, and optimize React Native application used in warehouse operations.
* Lead high-level technical discussions, setting coding standards and best practices.
* Work with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product managers) to align business needs with technical execution.
* Optimize databases for high availability and performance (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
* Oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
* Implement and enforce security best practices, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data protection strategies.
* Conduct code reviews, mentor junior and mid-level developers, and drive a culture of excellence.
* Monitor application performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement optimizations for scalability and resilience.
* Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, bringing innovation to the team.

Requirements:
* 15+ years of software development experience, with at least 8 years in Node.js and backend development.
* Expert in React Native, JavaScript and TypeScript, with deep knowledge of asynchronous programming, event loops, and design patterns.
* Strong experience in building and scaling microservices and distributed systems.
* Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, T SQL, TSQL-T).
* Hands-on experience with message brokers (Pulsar).
* Awareness in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
* Proficiency in automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) using Mocha or similar frameworks.
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading development teams.
* Ability to drive architectural decisions and align business goals with technical solutions.

Nice-to-Have:
* Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog).
* Exposure to WMS Systems, Mobile Applications, Warehouse Automation, 3PL, Voice

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