Engineering Manager

About the role As an Engineering Manager, you will make an impact by leading engineering teams to deliver enterprise‑scale applications that raise the bar for performance, accessibility, and user experience. You will be a valued member of the Digital Engineering team and collaborate closely with product owners, cross‑functional teams, and executive stakeholders to deliver high‑quality digital solutions. In this role, you will: · Lead engineering teams in building enterprise‑grade applications while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. · Oversee Agile/Scrum processes and transformations, facilitating ceremonies and coaching teams to improve velocity and adaptability. · Provide architectural direction and drive innovation, including implementation of modern frameworks such as micro‑frontends and server‑side rendering (SSR). · Champion performance, accessibility, and quality—driving a 90+ Lighthouse score through code optimization, testing (Jest, Cypress, Playwright), and best‑practice engineering. · Partner with vendors and manage resources, project milestones, budgets, and timelines while ensuring delivery excellence. Work model (Hybrid) We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence in San Jose, California or Plano, Texas. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, business, or client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered: · Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience. · Proven experience managing full project lifecycles (SDLC/Waterfall) from initiation through delivery. · Expertise in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies. · Strong ability to define project scope, technical specifications, and resource allocation. · Experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams of 8–12 members and managing complex stakeholder relationships. · Advanced proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Git. · Strong financial and quality governance skills. These will help you stand out: · Experience deploying micro‑frontends, SSR, or similar modern architectures. · Knowledgeable in Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). · Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and applying quality gates such as SonarQube. · Proven success driving accessibility initiatives aligned with W3C and WCAG AAA standards. · Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical roadmaps. · Vendor and partner management experience. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until February 20th, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $140,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, 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. * * * The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. * Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. * We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. * We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. * We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you. About us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at [www.cognizant.com](https://www.cognizant.com/us/en) Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran s