Technical Project Manager - Golang, React & PostgreSQL (Healthcare Provider)

About the role

As a Technical Project Manager , you will make an impact by leading the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing provider-focused digital solutions. You will be a valued member of the healthcare technology team, collaborating with engineers, product owners, business stakeholders, and compliance partners to deliver innovative applications built on Golang, React, and PostgreSQL. In this role, you will drive project execution, foster technical excellence, and ensure business outcomes are achieved on time and within budget

In this role, you will:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of secure web applications leveraging Golang, React, and PostgreSQL technologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project plans, manage priorities, track risks, and ensure successful execution of project milestones.

• Drive Agile delivery processes, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Partner with product and business stakeholders to translate provider-focused requirements into actionable technical deliverables.

• Promote secure coding practices, application quality, performance optimization, and compliance standards across the software development lifecycle.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Lexington - KY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.

What you need to have to be considered

• Experience managing software development projects using Golang, React.js, and PostgreSQL technologies.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle.

• Knowledge of secure coding practices, application security reviews, and quality assurance processes.

• Experience working within the Healthcare Provider domain.

This will help you stand out

• Experience delivering provider-facing healthcare applications and digital healthcare solutions.

• Familiarity with application performance monitoring, reliability engineering, and release management practices.

• Experience collaborating with security, compliance, and audit teams in regulated environments.

• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL optimization, database design, and scalability best practices.

• Proven ability to manage project budgets, vendor relationships, and resource utilization while maximizing business value.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $65,447 to $117,000 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.