Node.JS Senior Developer

Cognizant Romania is home to 2400 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.

About the role

At Cognizant, we're looking for a talented Node.js Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team and help deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions for global clients.

In this role, you will work in a collaborative, agile environment, designing and developing modern applications and services while contributing to architectural decisions, technical innovation, and engineering best practices. You will have the opportunity to work with cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and modern integration patterns to build solutions that make a real business impact.

Employees based near a Cognizant office are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Build scalable and resilient microservices and API-based solutions.
• Develop secure integrations using REST APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, and fellow engineers to deliver robust solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Participate in architecture and code reviews, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation initiatives to improve software delivery efficiency.
• Support the implementation of cloud-native solutions and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across applications and environments.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering practices.

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js development.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and/or JavaScript.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience designing and developing microservices architectures.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of any cloud platforms, with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) being highly desirable.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies, including unit, integration, API, and UI testing.
• Understanding of modern AI-powered applications, including familiarity with Agentic AI concepts, LLM integrations, AI orchestration patterns, and intelligent workflow automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Previous experience working directly with clients and business stakeholders.

Cognizant Romania Employee Benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedule – Outside of core working hours, you have the flexibility to arrange your schedule in a way that best suits your personal and professional needs.
• Flexible Hybrid Approach – We support a hybrid working model that helps you balance remote and office work. Employees based near a Cognizant office are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite.
• Annual Leave – Enjoy 26 vacation days each year to relax, recharge, travel, and spend quality time with family and friends.
• Learning & Development – Access a wide range of training programs, workshops, certifications, and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Private Medical Insurance – Comprehensive healthcare coverage for your wellbeing and peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential professional support services to help you navigate personal, emotional, financial, legal, or work-related challenges.
• Meal Tickets – Monthly meal allowance provided through meal vouchers.
• Referral Bonus Program – Help us grow our team and be rewarded for successful referrals.
• Life Insurance – Additional protection and financial security
• Banking Benefits – Preferential banking services and financial products through our partner institutions.
• Bookster Library – Access thousands of books, audiobooks, and learning resources to support both personal and professional development.

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