Work Model: Hybrid (Lisbon)
What makes Cognizant a truly unique place to work?
Cognizant offers strong growth, global reach and an innovative environment where tech professionals can deliver meaningful, high‑impact work. Teams collaborate across regions to build and deliver advanced solutions for leading companies, enabling greater agility, innovation and performance.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Front-End Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in modern component frameworks, web optimization, and accessibility standards.
Can you see yourself in this position? Check the requirements and apply!
Key Responsibilities:
· 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 to ensure efficient delivery pipelines.
· Apply strong performance optimization techniques, including CDN usage, effective caching strategies, and SEO‑aligned improvements.
· Deliver accessible solutions that fully meet AAA accessibility requirements, ensuring usability for all audiences.
· Work closely with design, back-end engineering, and product teams to produce cohesive, reliable, and well‑integrated features.
· Continually research and adopt emerging technologies and best practices relevant to front-end engineering.
Required skills:
· Hands-on experience in front-end development.
· 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, Babel, and other transpilers.
· 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.
· Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, paired with a high level of attention to detail.
· Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate successfully in cross-functional environments.
· Fluent in English.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.