Senior Software Engineer – .NET, Azure & Angular (Onsite)
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer – .NET, Azure & Angular, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and modernizing enterprise applications that support critical business operations. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with architects, developers, business stakeholders, and client teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using .NET Core, C#, Angular, Azure, and modern cloud-native technologies.
- Build and enhance microservices, APIs, and containerized solutions while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical technology solutions.
- Implement cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, leveraging services such as App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, Service Bus, and Azure Active Directory.
- Drive application modernization initiatives, adopting best practices in architecture, security, performance optimization, monitoring, and DevOps automation.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days per week in a client office in Washington, DC. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
*You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future*
What you need to have to be considered
- Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Microsoft .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, Web APIs, and Microservices architectures.
- Extensive experience with Angular (v9+), TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, RxJS, Reactive Forms, and modern front-end development practices.
- Experience building and supporting Azure cloud solutions, including App Services, Function Apps, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, Azure Active Directory, Service Bus, and related platform services.
- Proven experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, along with cloud-hosting and infrastructure management concepts.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, reporting, and database development.
- Experience implementing secure application architectures, including authentication, authorization, networking, private endpoints, and cloud security best practices.
- Working knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control management, and automated deployment processes.
- Ability to design scalable, resilient, and highly available solutions while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
These will help you stand out
- Experience working in financial services, lending, or loan-processing environments.
- Knowledge of Micro Front-End architectures, design systems, reusable component libraries, and enterprise UI frameworks.
- Experience with Angular ecosystem tools, including Angular CLI, NPM, SCSS, Bootstrap, Angular Material, AG Grid, Highcharts, and related third-party libraries.
- Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Bot Services, or Azure Data Factory.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, automated testing, and modern software engineering best practices.
- Microsoft certifications related to .NET, Azure, or cloud technologies.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until August 13th, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337, 000 to $ 141,500depending 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
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.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
