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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**

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.