About the role
As a .Net Solution Architect you will make an impact by leading end‑to‑end solution architecture including application design, integration patterns, and deployment strategy. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant team and work collaboratively with managers, co workers and clients.
In this role, you will:
- Act as the primary onsite technical lead and point of contact for client architecture and design discussions.
- Lead end‑to‑end solution architecture including application design, integration patterns, and deployment strategy.
- Translate business and functional requirements into high‑level and low‑level technical designs.
- Define and enforce architecture principles, coding standards, and best practices across teams.
- Guide offshore and nearshore development teams on design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Review code, design artifacts, and solution implementations to ensure quality and scalability.
- Drive API and integration architecture using REST, Web APIs, and microservices patterns.
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Release teams to support CI/CD, UAT, and production rollouts.
What you need to have to be considered
· Must have strong hands‑on expertise with C#, .NET Core Framework.
· Must have strong experience with hosting web applications on AWS Cloud
· Must have experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
· Must have experience designing RESTful API and integrations
· Front‑end exposure to Angular
· Database experience with Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL
· Familiarity with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
· Should be able to design Disaster Recovery solution
· Solid understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and enterprise architecture practices
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Work model: Onsite
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Stamford, CT.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until March 6, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $110,000- $130,000 USD 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
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.
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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.