Description – External
Cognizant’s Digital Engineering practice is looking for a highly skilled Lead .NET Developer to join our team and work directly at our client’s location. This role demands the end-to-end development of robust, scalable applications while acting as a technical consultant to the client. You will lead the architectural design, mentor junior developers, and ensure that the technical solutions align perfectly with the client’s business objectives.
Cognizant Digital Engineering If you’re like us, you’ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.
Location: Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)
You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Roles/Responsibilities:
•Application Development:
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code using the .NET framework
•Client Collaboration:
Act as the primary technical point of contact at the client site. Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
•Code Quality:
Conduct thorough code reviews and implement unit/integration testing to ensure the highest quality standards.
•Mentorship:
Guide and support junior-to-mid-level developers, fostering a collaborative and high-output environment.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Skills
· 8+ years of experience as a .NET Developer
Strong experience with:
- C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, WebForms
- Entity Framework, LINQ
- RESTful APIs / Web API development
· Experience across full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
· Strong database skills:
- SQL Server and/or Oracle
- Writing queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization
· Experience migrating legacy applications to modern .NET versions (e.g., .NET 6/8)
· Familiarity with DevOps practices:
- CI/CD pipelines
- Version control (Git)
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 6th 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 - $ 141,500 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
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.
