TL;DR

Front-End Developer (React, Next.js): Designing and enhancing user-focused web applications with an accent on modern component frameworks, web optimization, and accessibility standards. Focus on developing scalable, high-quality interfaces and managing efficient build processes for cohesive, reliable features.

Location: Hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal

Company

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.

What you will do

  • Design and enhance user-focused web applications using modern JavaScript and TypeScript practices.
  • Develop scalable, high-quality interfaces leveraging React, Next.js, or comparable component-based frameworks.
  • Manage and optimize build processes through tools such as Webpack and Babel.
  • Apply strong performance optimization techniques, including CDN usage, effective caching strategies, and SEO-aligned improvements.
  • Deliver accessible solutions that fully meet AAA accessibility requirements.
  • Work closely with design, back-end engineering, and product teams to produce cohesive, reliable, and well-integrated features.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Practical experience working with React, Next.js, or comparable modern frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of building pipelines and related tools, including Webpack and Babel.
  • Proven ability to optimize web performance, with experience in CDN usage, caching techniques, and SEO-related improvements.
  • Strong knowledge of accessibility principles, with hands-on experience implementing solutions aligned with AAA standards.
  • Fluent in English.

Culture & Benefits

  • Work in a high-caliber, energetic, collaborative, and inclusive global team.
  • Opportunity for strong growth, global reach, and innovative environment to deliver high-impact work.
  • Collaborate across regions to build and deliver advanced solutions for leading companies.
  • Cognizant is a global community of over 300,000 associates.
  • Foster an innovative environment where you can build your desired career path.
  • Committed to taking care of people, clients, company, communities, and climate.