Senior Software Engineer (PHP / React)

Are you one of those Software Engineers who loves to learn from and teach your colleagues, push yourself to the limit, and take part in very demanding projects with the latest technologies?

At Cognizant Spain we’ve built a strong Full-Stack & Web Engineering Community that you’ll want to be part of!

Why choose us?

HIGH-QUALITY PROJECTS

• You will take part in challenging projects focused on digitalization, optimization, and business-critical systems.

• Many initiatives start from scratch, giving you real ownership and the chance to impact architecture and best practices.

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES

• You’ll be working with PHP, Laravel, React, SQL, Elasticsearch, and AWS — designing and developing modern, scalable applications.

• You’ll have the freedom to explore new technologies that improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.

WEB & BACKEND COMMUNITY

• Participate in internal Tech Talks, knowledge-sharing sessions, collaborative workshops, and innovation initiatives.

LEARNING

• You’ll have unlimited access to learning platforms and certifications to help you continue growing professionally.

TEAMWORK

• You’ll collaborate with high-performing engineering teams who support each other and embrace a strong technical culture.

INTERNATIONAL TEAM

• Improve your English by working with distributed teams across Europe, the U.S., and APAC.

CAREER PLAN

• Grow vertically (more responsibility, leadership roles) and horizontally (new stacks, cloud, architecture paths).

Other benefits that you’ll find

• Restaurant vouchers for every working day

• Permanent contract

• Flexible compensation like GymPass and childcare

• Referral program — bring your colleagues and get rewarded

• Salary and bonuses

What will make you successful in this position?

• Strong experience with PHP and Laravel

• Solid experience building front-end applications with React and JavaScript

• Expertise with SQL and relational database management

• Experience integrating and maintaining Elasticsearch

• Experience working with AWS services to deploy, scale, and manage applications

• Excellent debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team

• Strong communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders

• Experience applying cash-to-invoices (nice-to-have domain skill)

• A proactive mindset, curiosity, and willingness to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

What will be your mission?

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions using PHP, Laravel, React, SQL, Elasticsearch, and AWS

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and efficient architectures

• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness through rigorous testing and debugging

• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and operational efficiency

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and best practices

• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement

• Integrate and maintain databases and data storage solutions ensuring integrity and security

• Implement and maintain Elasticsearch for high-performance search and retrieval

• Deploy and maintain cloud environments using AWS

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications

• Apply cash-to-invoices domain knowledge when necessary (optional but valued)

• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and continuously improve development processes

• Contribute to Cognizant’s purpose by developing software that positively impacts society and enhances business operations

To sum up

Apply to this position if you want to continue your growth as a Senior Software Engineer in a collaborative, modern, and innovative environment.

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.

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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.

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