About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Developer with deep expertise in .NET technologies, modern UI frameworks, and enterprise‑scale database development. This role requires strong architectural thinking, hands‑on development capability, and the ability to analyze, enhance, and modernize complex applications. You will also leverage your extensive SQL Server and ETL background to support data‑driven solutions and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across global locations.
This position is ideal for someone who brings both technical leadership and strong execution skills, including experience guiding offshore teams, implementing best‑practice engineering processes, and ensuring high‑quality, defect‑free delivery.
In this role, you will:
· Design, develop, and enhance application front‑end interfaces using Angular 6+ or other modern UI frameworks.
· Build and maintain backend services using C#, .NET Framework 4+, .NET Core, ASP.NET, WebAPI, and related technologies.
- Develop and optimize database components including PL/SQL procedures, functions, triggers, and SQL Server objects.
- Apply strong knowledge of design patterns and engineering best practices to create scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Debug, analyze, and enhance existing application extensions and propose effective design improvements.
- Review and update detailed design documents, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
- Create, update, and review unit test cases to ensure high‑quality, defect‑free deliverables.
- Analyze and resolve defects raised in JIRA, ensuring timely closure and root‑cause analysis.
- Ensure 100% adherence to engineering processes and deliverables.
- Collaborate with onshore/offshore teams and contribute to Agile ceremonies.
- Support data integration, ETL processes, and reporting needs using SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, and related tools.
- Provide technical leadership, including mentoring and guiding offshore team members.
Work model:
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Pleasanton, CA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.
What you need to have to be considered
· 12+ years of experience in application development and solution design.
- Strong hands‑on experience with:
- C#, .NET 8+, .NET Core, ASP.NET, WebAPI
- Entity Framework / EF Core
- Angular 6+, Vue.js, React, or similar UI frameworks
- SQL Server and Oracle PL/SQL
- Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Agile/Scrum methodology.
- Strong understanding of design patterns, architectural principles, and debugging complex systems.
- Experience with logging frameworks such as ELMAH.
- Experience with background job schedulers like Hangfire.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to interpret requirements, translate them into technical designs, and deliver high‑quality solutions.
This will help you stand out
- 15+ years of combined experience across SQL Server development, database architecture, and enterprise application engineering.
- 5+ years as a SQL Database Administrator, including migration, DR, performance tuning, and security assessments.
- Experience incorporating AI tools / copilots into development workflows.
- Proven ability to build and manage offshore teams of up to 8 members.
- Deep expertise in RDBMS concepts: normalization, indexing strategies, stored procedures, triggers, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
- Strong ETL experience using SSIS, including C# script components, event handlers, and error‑handling frameworks.
- Experience creating enterprise reports using SSRS and Power BI.
- Hands‑on experience migrating legacy DTS/SSIS packages and SQL Server versions.
- Experience with OLAP cubes, data source views, named queries, and Analysis Services deployments.
- Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluent, MS Project, Visio, and other productivity applications.
- Healthcare domain knowledge is a plus.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $89,100 to $140,500 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 cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
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.
