Backend Developer

Cognizant

Colonia Polanco, UShybridPosted Jul 24, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

Skills

javascriptnodegitlabcicdaws

About the role

At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

Seeking a Senior Engineer with strong expertise in Node.js, JavaScript, AWS Serverless, and API development to build scalable Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) services supporting modern web and mobile applications.

Qualifications:

+5 years of experience as developer

Strong experience in Node.js and JavaScript (ES6+)

Expertise in designing and developing REST APIs

Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda or equivalent serverless technologies

Experience with API development

Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD/GitLab Actions

Understanding of caching strategies and performance optimization

Experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services

ADVANCED ENGLISH IS A MUST

Hybrid role in any of our 4 locations: Guadalajara, CDMX, Monterrey or Queretaro

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain BFF services using Node.js.

Build and optimize REST and GraphQL APIs for frontend applications.

Develop and deploy serverless solutions on AWS.

Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.

Ensure application scalability, security, observability, and performance.

Collaborate with frontend, product, and architecture teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Why Cognizant?

Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide

Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans

Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package

Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies

We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment

We invest in people and their wellbeing.

We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger!

Join us now!

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