Architect – Full Stack Web ( Next.JS, Contentful)

Cognizant Romania is home to 2300+ 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

We are looking for an experienced Architect to lead and grow cross‑functional teams building modern, scalable web platforms.

The role combines people leadership , technical excellence , and hands ‑ on architectural ownership , with a strong focus on React, Next.js, and Contentful ‑ based ecosystems .

You will play a key role in shaping a multi-brand design system and a single-codebase website factory , while fostering engineering best practices, performance, security, and team growth.

For this position, you should be able to check the following:

• Proven experience as an Architect leading frontend or full‑stack teams
• Strong hands‑on background with TypeScript and React (JSX)
• Solid experience with Next.js or similar full‑stack frameworks (SSG, SSR, ISR)
• Strong, hands-on experience with Contentful or similar headless CMS platforms
• Familiarity with GraphQL
• Experience with (S)CSS and Tailwind CSS
• Deep understanding of component-based architecture and Atomic Design principles
• Experience designing and evolving frontend architecture aligned with content models
• Knowledge of IaaS platforms (e.g. Vercel ) and serverless/lambda functions
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Git, Azure DevOps)
• Solid understanding of secure computing practices and frontend security best practices
• Extensive experience conducting meaningful code reviews
• Strong Git knowledge and collaborative development workflows
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical industry
• Exposure to frameworks such as TanStack Start, Angular, Vue, Solid, Astro
• Familiarity with legacy technologies (Drupal, PHP, jQuery)
• Experience with SPA architectures
• Strong focus on web performance optimization
• Understanding of UX principles and Accessibility standards (A11Y, WCAG)
• Experience with testing frameworks (Vitest, Playwright, Cypress)
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
• Focus on cross ‑ browser compatibility and multi‑device consistency

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.
• 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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