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]
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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 status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
