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.
La Comunidad Cognizant:
Somos un equipo que se aprecia y apoya mutuamente. Nuestros asociados trabajan en un entorno colaborativo e integrador en el que todos pueden prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000+ asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con un mundo mejor, sino que trabajamos para hacerlo realidad.
- Cuidamos de nuestros asociados, clientes, socios, comunidades y entorno haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes desarrollar tu carrera profesional.
Acerca de nosotros
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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Advertencia:
La información sobre remuneración es exacta a la fecha de esta publicación. Cognizant se reserva el derecho a modificar esta información en cualquier momento, sujeto a la legislación aplicable.Es posible que los candidatos deban asistir a entrevistas en persona o por videoconferencia e, incluso, que tengan presentar su documento de identidad vigente, durante cada entrevista.