Senior .NET Production Support Engineer
About the role
As a Senior .NET Production Support Engineer, you will make an impact by ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical applications. You will be a valued member of the technology support team and work collaboratively with global delivery teams, stakeholders, and business partners to provide seamless production support.
Applicants 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:
- Lead incident management and resolution, ensuring timely restoration of services and minimizing business impact
- Drive problem management and root cause analysis, implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
- Coordinate onshore–offshore support teams, ensuring alignment and effective service delivery
- Monitor application performance and system stability, proactively identifying and addressing risks
- Provide stakeholder communication and business support, ensuring alignment with technical and non-technical teams
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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 Pasadena, California.
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.
What you need to have to be considered
- 7+ years of experience
- Strong expertise in C# programming
- Proficiency in .NET Framework and .NET Core
- Hands-on experience with ASP.NET Core (MVC, Web API) and RESTful services
- Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server
- Proven experience in production support environments, including troubleshooting and debugging complex issues
- Hands-on experience with logging, monitoring, and diagnostic tools
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve critical incidents
- Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated ownership and accountability in fast-paced environments
These will help you stand out
- Experience with change management and release support processes
- Familiarity with ITIL-based support models
- Ability to mentor and guide junior team members
- Exposure to continuous improvement and process governance
- Experience working in global delivery models (onshore–offshore coordination)
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until May 29th, 2026
The annual salary for this position is between $85,000 - $115,000 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:
- 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 Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
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.