Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Backend Solutions Engineer (.NET) to join our growing engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs using modern .NET technologies, with a strong focus on cloud-native development in Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and is passionate about building robust, high-performance systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement backend services using .NET (C#) and Azure cloud services.
Develop and maintain microservices and BFF (Backend for Frontend) layers to support frontend applications.
Apply design patterns and best practices to ensure clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
Integrate with message queues (e.g., Azure Service Bus) for asynchronous communication.
Work with SQL Server and Cosmos DB for data persistence and optimization.
Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Monitor and troubleshoot applications using Sumo Logic and Azure App Insights.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using PowerShell and YAML in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Occasionally support frontend integration using JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, and TypeScript.
Willingness to cross-skill in frontend Mobile technologies
Required Qualifications
Primary Skillset
Strong experience with .NET (C#) and ASP.NET Core.
Proficiency in Azure services (App Services, Functions, Key Vault, Storage, etc.).
Solid understanding of design patterns and software architecture principles.
Experience building and maintaining microservices and RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with message queues (e.g., Azure Service Bus).
Hands-on experience with SQL Server and Cosmos DB.
Understanding of BFF (Backend for Frontend) architecture and implementation.
Secondary Skillset
Experience with Sumo Logic and Azure Application Insights for observability.
Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and YAML for CI/CD pipelines.
Basic knowledge of JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, and TypeScript.
Working experience with ReactJS or Angular Frameworks
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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