💻 Senior Software Engineer – AngularJS & JavaScript | Cognizant | Hybrid | Chennai, India
Job Description
📌 Summary
Cognizant is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer (AngularJS/JavaScript) to join our high-performing technology team in Chennai, India. This hybrid, full-time position is ideal for professionals with 5 to 8 years of experience in front-end development and a passion for building scalable, high-performance web applications. A background in Investment Banking Operations or Brokerage systems is a strong advantage. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative agile environment on cutting-edge financial systems and contribute meaningfully to global digital transformation initiatives.
📊 Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Senior Software Engineer – AngularJS & JavaScript |
|---|---|
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Work Model | Hybrid (Remote + Onsite) |
| Experience Level | 5 to 8 Years |
| Shift Timing | Day Shift |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Core Skills | AngularJS, JavaScript, Web Development |
| Domain Expertise | Investment Banking, Brokerage Systems (Preferred) |
| Tools | Git, Agile, TDD, Unit Testing |
| Certifications | Not mandatory but a plus |
| Travel Requirement | None |
| Job Category | Technology & Engineering |
🧩 Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Front-End Developer, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain dynamic web applications using AngularJS and JavaScript.
- Work with product managers to understand business requirements and translate them into functional features.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
- Troubleshoot issues, fix bugs, and ensure application stability.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best development practices.
- Collaborate with back-end developers, QA testers, and UX designers for seamless integration.
- Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
- Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Stay updated with modern technologies, tools, and frameworks to drive innovation.
- Write and maintain technical documentation and unit tests.
✅ Required Skills
- Proficiency in AngularJS and JavaScript for building responsive user interfaces.
- Solid knowledge of web development standards, cross-browser compatibility, and best practices.
- Familiarity with Git and version control processes.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Ability to write and maintain unit tests and apply test-driven development (TDD) practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
🎓 Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Investment Banking Operations or Brokerage domains.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Exposure to other front-end libraries or modern JS frameworks is a plus.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and service integration.
🌐 Why Join Cognizant?
- Work with one of the world’s top digital transformation leaders.
- Be part of an inclusive, global community of over 300,000 professionals.
- Build impactful solutions used by Fortune 500 financial institutions.
- Thrive in a collaborative and agile work environment.
- Advance your career through mentorship, learning paths, and leadership support.
🚀 Apply Now
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Take the next step toward innovation, growth, and global impact.