About the role
As a .NET Full Stack Architect, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, high-performance enterprise applications across cloud and on-premises environments. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders including developers, DevOps engineers, product teams, and architects.
In this role, you will:
- Design and architect end-to-end solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies and modern front-end frameworks.
- Lead full-stack development across backend services, APIs, and responsive front-end applications.
- Define and implement scalable microservices architectures using containerization technologies.
- Drive cloud adoption and solution design using Microsoft Azure services.
- Provide technical leadership, best practices, and mentoring across development teams.
Work model
This is an on-site role based on business requirements in
Washington, DC. Regardless of work arrangement, we support a healthy work–life balance through our wellbeing programs.
Working arrangements may change based on project or client needs.
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**
What you need to have to be considered
- Strong experience in Microsoft .NET development, including .NET Core, C#, Web API, and microservices architecture.
- Expertise in front-end development using Angular (v9+), JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, and Azure Active Directory.
- Experience designing and deploying applications using containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps pipelines.
- Solid understanding of SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, performance tuning, indexing).
- Experience with Entity Framework, ADO.NET, and modern data access patterns.
- Knowledge of application security, networking concepts (VNet, subnet, private endpoints), and secure authentication implementations.
- Proven ability to design scalable, high-performance solutions and drive technical architecture decisions.
These will help you stand out
- Experience with Micro Frontend architecture and reusable component design systems.
- Familiarity with Azure services such as Service Bus, Cosmos DB, App Insights, Data Factory, and Cognitive Services.
- Experience integrating third-party UI libraries (e.g., charts, data grids, rich text editors).
- Working knowledge of Git, NPM, Angular CLI, and unit testing frameworks.
- Exposure to Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCTS or equivalent).
We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for innovation and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you bring transferable skills, creativity, and a strong technical foundation, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 – $162,500 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.
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.
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.
A comunidade Cognizant:
Somos uma equipe de alto calibre que aprecia e apoia uns aos outros. Nosso pessoal defende um local de trabalho enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo, onde todos possam prosperar.
- A Cognizant é uma comunidade global com mais de 300,000 funcionários em todo o mundo.
- Não sonhamos apenas com um caminho melhor – nós fazemos acontecer.
- Cuidamos de nossas pessoas, clientes, empresa, comunidades e clima fazendo o que é certo.
- Promovemos um ambiente inovador onde você pode construir o plano de carreira certo para você.
Quem somos:
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram retornos concretos e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em www.cognizant.com ou @cognizant.
A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
Disclaimer:
As informações de compensação são precisas a partir da data desta publicação. A Cognizant se reserva o direito de modificar essas informações a qualquer momento, sujeito à lei aplicável.
Os candidatos podem ser obrigados a comparecer a entrevistas presenciais ou por videoconferência. Além disso, os candidatos podem ser obrigados a apresentar seu documento de identificação emitido pelo estado ou governo atual durante cada entrevista.
Embora nosso sistema permita a candidatura em todos os idiomas, o(s) idioma(s) e o(s) nível(is) de proficiência exigidos para o trabalho variam. No entanto, é necessário um nível básico de inglês para fins de comunicação em toda a empresa.
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