Lead React Developer

Cognizantu2019s Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Lead React Developer with experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together in order to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what weu2019re doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what weu2019re doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers. Cognizant Digital Engineering If youu2019re like us, youu2019ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, weu2019re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new valueu2014by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation. Location : Columbus, OH You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role. Key Responsibilities: u2022 Develop and maintain user-facing features with a focus on performance and responsiveness. u2022 Craft visually engaging interfaces including layout, typography, motion, and interactions. u2022 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. u2022 Optimize code for performance and scalability. u2022 Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in front-end development. Required Qualifications: u2022 10+ years of experience in front-end development (react). u2022 Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. u2022 Hands-on experience with React and TypeScript. u2022 Familiarity with version control tools such as Git. u2022 Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. u2022 Detail-oriented with a passion for clean, maintainable code. u2022 Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies. u2022 Experience in crafting responsive layouts and dynamic UI components. u2022 Understanding of code performance and optimization techniques. u2022 Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 - $135,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: u00b7 Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance u00b7 Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off u00b7 401(k) plan and contributions u00b7 Long-term/Short-term Disability u00b7 Paid Parental Leave u00b7 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? It takes a lot to succeed in todayu2019s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. 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 skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies. Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passionu2014for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. Itu2019s the defining attribute that we look for in our people. If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, weu2019d love to hear from you About Cognizant Digital Engineering Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economyu2014and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design. NASDAQ: CTSH #LI-VB1Cognizant 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.

Created: 2026-03-02