Description – External
Senior .NET Developer/Azure
Cognizant’s Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior .Net Developer/Azure (Hybrid) with 7+ years of experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we’re doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we’re doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.
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: Hybrid – Brookfield, WI ;Hopkins, MN; Chicago, IL; Irving, TX; Atlanta, GA; Portland, OR; Columbus, OH
*You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future*
Responsibilities:
•Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using .NET Core, React.js, and cloud-native technologies.
•Build and enhance RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend services using C# and .NET Core.
•Develop responsive and reusable front-end components using React.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript practices.
•Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and stakeholders to understand and implement business requirements.
•Work on Azure cloud services for application hosting, monitoring, deployment, and scalability.
•Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and DevOps best practices.
•Optimize SQL queries, database performance, and ensure data integrity across applications.
•Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, troubleshooting, and mentor junior team members.
Qualifications:
•7–10 years of software development experience with strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core.
•Hands-on experience with React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
•Strong experience in designing and developing REST APIs and microservices architecture.
•Solid experience with Microsoft Azure services such as App Services, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, or Azure DevOps tools.
•Expertise in SQL Server, database design, query optimization, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
•Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, including automated builds, deployments, and testing.
•Strong understanding of Git version control, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
•Excellent analytical, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 15th, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 83,250 to $ 132,000 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.
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.
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.
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, state or local laws.











