Application Architect (.NET), New York, NY-550 W 34th St, New York, United States

About the role
As an Application Architect (.NET), you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, business-critical web applications and integration solutions. You will be a valued member of the technology team, collaborating with business stakeholders, developers, and architects to create robust application architectures that support business objectives and optimize downstream data usage.

In this role, you will:

· Design and develop application architectures that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business requirements.

· Lead the design and implementation of inbound and outbound interfaces, APIs, and system integrations.

· Build and enhance applications using ASP.NET, ASP.NET Web API, and related Microsoft technologies.

· Partner with business users and stakeholders to understand application functionality, user interactions, and business processes.

· Analyze how application data flows across systems and ensure effective integration with downstream business processes.

· Provide technical guidance and architectural recommendations to development teams and project stakeholders.

· Drive best practices in application design, coding standards, performance optimization, and maintainability.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in New York,NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.

What you need to have to be considered

 Strong experience designing and implementing enterprise application architectures.

 Hands-on expertise with ASP.NET and ASP.NET Web API development.

 Proficiency in.NET, C#, VB.NET, Classic VB, JavaScript, and SQL.

 Experience with HTML5, CSS3, AJAX, RESTful APIs, jQuery, and Bootstrap.

 Strong understanding of application integration patterns, inbound/outbound interfaces, and API-driven architectures.

 Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and understand end-to-end business processes.

 Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.

This will help you stand out

· Experience modernizing legacy applications and migrating them to contemporary .NET platforms.

· Knowledge of cloud-based architectures and application deployment practices.

· Experience working in Agile development environments.

· Familiarity with application performance tuning, monitoring, and security best practices.

· Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.

Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $63,000 to $99,500 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.

*Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Sobre a Cognizant
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 resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

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