Senior Frontend Engineer (Vue.js & GraphQL)

Cognizant; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer in Boston, MA, to design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications using Vue.js, JavaScript, and GraphQL. You will collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions and promote engineering excellence.

This hybrid role emphasizes strong frontend development, agile collaboration, and security-minded engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, including extensive frontend engineering expertise.
• Strong hands-on experience with Vue.js, JavaScript, and GraphQL.
• Proven experience developing and supporting enterprise-scale web applications.
• Experience working in Agile environments with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Vue.js, JavaScript, and GraphQL.
• Partner with product owners, stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver business-critical solutions.
• Lead code reviews, promote development best practices, and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure application security.
• Support application integrations, releases, and ongoing production support activities.

Tools

Vue.js

JavaScript

GraphQL

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in Vue.js, JavaScript, and GraphQL to develop and enhance modern enterprise applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑performing solutions while driving engineering excellence and development best practices.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Vue.js, JavaScript, and GraphQL.


• Partner with product owners, stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver business-critical solutions.


• Lead code reviews, promote development best practices, and provide technical guidance to team members.


• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure application security.


• Support application integrations, releases, and ongoing production support activities.

Work model:

Hybrid

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an Hybrid position in Boston , Massachusetts

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 10+ years of software development experience, including extensive frontend engineering expertise.


• Strong hands‑on experience with Vue.js, JavaScript, and GraphQL.


• Proven experience developing and supporting enterprise‑scale web applications.


• Experience working in Agile environments with strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

These will help you stand out:.

• Experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance domain.


• Familiarity with modern frontend tools, cloud‑based applications, and API‑driven architectures.


• Experience improving application performance, scalability, and maintainability.


• Knowledge of application security best practices and secure development standards.


• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to technical team growth.

Important Disclaimers:

**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**

Salary and compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be between $120,500 to $141,500 per year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.


• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.


• 401(k) plan and contributions.


• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability.


• Paid Parental Leave.


• 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.