Lead UI Engineer (React/Node) — AI-Driven Web Apps, Hybrid

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellbeing programs

Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Cognizant in Toronto is seeking a UI Developer (React.js & Node.js) to lead the design and delivery of modern web applications with strong user experiences. You will collaborate with architects, stakeholders, client teams, and delivery partners to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes front-end architecture, API design, and DevOps practices, with mentorship of junior developers and use of AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot to boost productivity and code quality.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using React.js and Node.js.
• Experience leading UI development initiatives and collaborating with distributed delivery teams.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and application integration patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of responsive, scalable, and high-performing web applications using React.js and Node.js.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate requirements into innovative technology solutions.
• Drive front-end architecture decisions, coding standards, and development best practices across the delivery team.
• Design and consume APIs while ensuring seamless integration across applications and enterprise systems.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to accelerate development productivity, code quality, and troubleshooting.
• Support CI/CD implementation and DevOps practices to enable efficient and reliable software deployments.
• Mentor development team members and contribute to technical problem solving across the application lifecycle.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

CI/CD

DevOps

GitHub Copilot

REST APIs

Microservices

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Cognizant in Toronto is seeking a UI Developer (React.js & Node.js) to lead the design and delivery of modern web applications with strong user experiences. You will collaborate with architects, stakeholders, client teams, and delivery partners to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes front-end architecture, API design, and DevOps practices, with mentorship of junior developers and use of AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot to boost productivity and code quality.