Fullstack Developer

Cognizant; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Sydney seeks a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong Next.js and Node.js skills to drive complex web applications.

You will contribute across frontend and backend, delivering scalable UI components, REST APIs, and integrations using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern tooling within an Agile team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on Next.js/React experience is mandatory.
• Good practical experience with Node.js.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Candidates should be development-focused and hands-on.

Skills

Next.js / React

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

REST APIs

HTML

CSS

Git

CI/CD

Agile development

Job description

Senior Full Stack Developer – Next.js / Node.js

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong hands‑on expertise in Next.js and Node.js.

Key Skills

• 80% Next.js / React – strong frontend development experience
• 20% Node.js – backend/API development
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience building responsive, scalable web applications
• Hands‑on experience with REST APIs and backend integrations
• Good understanding of HTML, CSS and modern frontend practices
• Experience with Git, CI/CD and Agile development

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience
• Strong hands‑on Next.js/React experience is mandatory
• Good practical experience with Node.js
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Candidates should be development‑focused and hands‑on