We are seeking a highly skilled .NET Backend Developer to join our dynamic and innovative technology team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power our web and enterprise applications. As a .NET Backend Developer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, product managers, and quality assurance engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs and enhance user experience.
What you will do
Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using .NET Core / .NET Framework
Build RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Collaborate with frontend developers, solution architects, and QA teams
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
Integrate third-party APIs and external systems
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
What we expect
Minimum 7+ years in in backend development with .NET technologies
Strong knowledge of:
C#
ASP.NET Core / Web API
Entity Framework / EF Core
Experience with:
REST API development.
Microservices architecture.
Dependency Injection.
Angular UI implementation.
Solid understanding of:
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
Design patterns (Repository, Unit of Work, etc.).
Experience with relational databases such as:
SQL Server / MySQL / PostgreSQL.
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role.
Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation:
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $ 60,300– $ 95,500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Working arrangements
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3-4 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. 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. 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.
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.
Additional employment information
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.
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.
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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