Senior Full Stack .NET Developer with Azure/Angular (On Site)
This position is for a highly motivated, driven individual with a passion for application development. The role is aligned with a project involving full software development lifecycle support (SDLC).
The candidate must possess strong, hands-on experience, in-depth knowledge of programming in the Microsoft .NET Core framework, Windows Applications, Console Application, C# & VB.NET Class Libraries, Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 - SQL queries, Stored Procedures, Views, Triggers, Linked Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Query Optimization, Indexes, Performance Tuning, data import/export and should be able to hit the ground running.
Important Disclaimers:
**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**
**Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workload requirements, performance expectations, and scalability needs.
- Domain knowledge with Loan/Lending Design compute architectures that optimize resource utilization, minimize latency, and enhance overall system performance.
- Consider factors such as virtual machines (VMs), containers, serverless computing, and batch processing.
- Determine the appropriate compute resources (VM sizes, instance types, etc.) based on workload characteristics.
- Balance cost-effectiveness with performance requirements. Implement auto-scaling strategies to handle varying workloads.
- Be capable of designing for High availability and fault tolerance.
- Optimize parallel processing, GPU utilization, and distributed computing.
- Ensure efficient data movement and synchronization. Be capable of designed transactional compute patterns with compensation patterns
- Explore serverless computing options (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, etc.) for event-driven workloads.
- Design event-driven workflows that respond dynamically to triggers. Leverage Azure Event Grid and Azure Event Hubs.
- Integrate security best practices into compute designs. Implement access controls, encryption, and network segmentation.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Define monitoring metrics for compute resources.
- Set up alerts, logging, and diagnostics. Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization.
- Design compute workloads utilizing networking components and micro segmentation Familiarity with IAM, Azure Policy and Private Link configuration
- Provide a long-term vision for the platform, considering changes in technology within the context of ITS current implementation and our feature roadmap.
- In depth understanding of the business environment, its processes and complexities of the organization and apply the knowledge towards the proposed work program.
- Design and validate solutions that are practical, flexible, resilient, scalable, reusable, and strategic.
- Promote component-based development, emphasizing reusability and consistency.
- Recognize and identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.
- Present, discuss, and walk through the merits of the solutions recommendations with a group of enterprise architects.
- Institute and lead the adoption of best practices and standards, to improve the quality of the deliverables.
Work model: On Site
Location: Washington - DC
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Washington, DC
What you need to have to be considered:
10+ years of experience and strong hands-on in .NET development areas like Web API, Microservices with docker based container development and also experience in hosting apps and managing the infrastructure both in on-premises and Azure cloud with DevOps knowledge to setup Build or release pipeline and managing the code repository, Security concepts like V-net, sub-net and private endpoint.
- Must have expert-level expertise on front end development
- Hands-on experience, in-depth knowledge of programming in the Microsoft .NET Core framework,
- Must have experience with ADO.Net, Entity Data model, Entity Framework 4.0+.
- Azure Cloud - FunctionApp, Web Jobs, Storage Account, Key Vault, App Insights, Cognitive Service, Service Bus, Azure AD/Registration, Azure BOT Service, Azure Open AI, Data Factory With hands-on experience in implementing Azure Active Directory authentication.
Preferred: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - .NET Framework 3.5/4.0, Window Applications
- Primary skills: Angular 9+, HTML5, CSS 3, Bootstrap/Material, JavaScript, DOM, TypeScript, JS / TS (Advanced), Micro Front End, Common Component Development/Design System, Angular Elements, Reactive Forms, RXJS and library development expertise., App Security, Performance optimization, etc
- External Plugins – Charts & Data Grids, Exporting to Excel/PDF, Rich Text Editors, etc…
- Specific External Plugins – HighCharts & AG Grids, Exporting to Excel/PDF, Rich Text Editors, ng select, ngx-bootstrap etc…
Preferred to have knowledge for GIT, NPM, Angular cli and Unit test cases
Additional skills: SCSS, RWD, Rest API,, Micro Front End, Common Component Development/Design System, External Plugins – Charts & Data Grids, Exporting to Excel/PDF, Rich Text Editors, etc…
-- We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 6/19/2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $68K – $140K 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.
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.
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