The Lead .NET Developer is a senior technical role responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade .NET applications. This position combines hands-on development with team leadership, mentoring, and architectural ownership to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
1. Technical Leadership & Architecture
o Drive architectural decisions and define coding standards across the development team
o Conduct code reviews and ensure solutions align with pre-defined architectural specifications
o Serve as the escalation point for technical issues, blockers, and design questions raised by the team
o Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve development efficiency
2. Application Development
o Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-availability .NET applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, and .NET 6/8
o Build and maintain RESTful Web APIs, ensuring security via OAuth2/JWT or IdentityServer
o Implement asynchronous and task-based programming patterns for performance optimization
o Perform database design, write complex queries, and maintain MS SQL Server performance and tuning
3. Team Mentorship & Collaboration
o Lead, mentor, and coach junior and mid-level .NET developers toward technical excellence
o Assist the team in breaking down user stories and estimating development effort during sprint planning
o Work closely with product owners, business analysts, QA, and stakeholders to deliver solutions
4. DevOps, Quality & Continuous Improvement
o Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, TFS, or Jenkins
o Enforce test-driven development (TDD), unit testing, and coding standards across the team
o Stay current with the latest .NET ecosystem trends and emerging
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
Salary and Other Compensation:
- The annual salary for this position is between $92,000 – $110,000 + Bonus depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
- Applications will be accepted until June 5th , 2026
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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 (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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.