Cognizant Romania is home to 2500+ creative technologists and is one of Eastern Europe's largest Software Product Engineering delivery networks. We serve global clients in several industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Communication Media & Technology, and Retail & MLEU (manufacturing, logistics, energy & utilities).

Cognizant Romania was established in 2018 when Cognizant acquired Softvision, a company founded in the late 1990s in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We continue to build on our history as the preferred engineering partner for thriving Silicon Valley tech companies, now as a prominent Cognizant next generation studio.

We are seeking curious and motivated new colleagues to join our internship program.

This internship opportunity is designed for recent graduates from Computer Science faculties who have a passion for developing modern web applications and are keen to enhance their skills in both frontend and backend development.

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, contributing to real-world projects while learning how to design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions using modern technologies and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining frontend and backend components of web applications
• Contribute to building user interfaces using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar)
• Support backend development using Node.js, Java or .Net
• Collaborate with the team to integrate REST APIs and event-driven services
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and agile ceremonies
• Help write and maintain unit, integration, and UI tests
• Learn and apply DevOps practices
• Document technical work and contribute to internal knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (mandatory)
• Basic understanding of development principles
• Exposure to frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Interest in cloud platforms
• Understanding of RESTful APIs
• Awareness of CI/CD pipelines
• Good grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and software design fundamentals
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and collaborate in a team environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices architecture (academic or personal projects)
• Exposure to testing frameworks (unit, integration, API, or UI testing)
• Familiarity with service integrations and event-driven architectures
• Client communication experience or interest in developing soft skills
• Basic experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) through academic projects, certifications, or personal learning initiatives.

What We Offer

• 3 months of full-time training and mentorship from senior engineers across frontend and backend domains
• Exposure to full stack development and modern tech stacks
• Opportunity to learn cloud technologies and DevOps practices
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Potential for full-time employment after successful internship

Cognizant Romania Employee Benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedule - Outside of main work hours, you can create a schedule that suits your needs
• Annual Vacation Days - 26 days to relax, explore and spend time with loved ones
• Trainings, workshops, and certifications, unlimited Udemy subscription and more
• Private medical package
• Meal tickets
• Referral bonuses
• Life insurance
• Banking services
• Bookster
• EAP Program - wellbeing

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