Frontend Software Engineer

Your Role

As a Frontend Software Engineer at Cognizant, you will work on modern digital products across frontend, backend, and mobile platforms. You will be part of a collaborative engineering team, contributing not only through code but also through technical decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality solutions across frontend, backend, and mobile projects
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to automated testing
• Participate in and influence technical and architectural decisions within the engineering team
• Perform code reviews and promote engineering best practices
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and partners
• Stay up to date with technology trends and actively participate in IT events such as hackathons, conferences, forums, and meetups
• Work in a hybrid setup in the Amsterdam office
  
  

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong expertise in at least one domain (frontend, backend, or mobile), with the willingness to work across multiple areas
• Strong product mindset, with a clear focus on delivery, execution, and business value
• Excellent coding skills in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Solid knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience with ReactJS frameworks and Node.js backends
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Good understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles
• Experience integrating with REST APIs and cloud services
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, or OpenShift
• Practical experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Fluent in English
  
  

What We Offer

• A competitive salary based on your qualities and experience
• NS business card to cover your commute expenses
• 25 days of paid holiday per year
• A laptop and a smartphone
• A pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Organization driven by technology – we have a tremendous technology backbone
• Access to Udemy, Cognizant Academy digital libraries for your continuous learning
• Open, ‘can do’ team spirit and international environment that encourages making your ideas reality!
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant

At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are a Dutch and European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee friendly policies and affinity groups such as “Women Empowered”, “Embrace LGBTQ+” and “Race Equality Network”. For more information, see https://careers.cognizant.com/global/en/diversity-and-inclusion

Recruiter contact details

Name: Nikoletta Katona

Email: [email protected]