Cognizant

.Net Technical Lead

Cognizant$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in IT-related role
  • Experience as a Business Analyst or Solution Architect with expertise in .NET (Core/Framework) and C#
  • Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, and design patterns
  • Hands-on experience with microservices and REST API solutions using .NET Core
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures on GCP, Azure, or AWS

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs
  • Lead solution design for cloud-based deployments using cloud-native principles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable .NET Core solutions
  • Create and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams and API contracts
  • Drive adoption of modern engineering practices and mentor team members
  • Support incident management and prioritize backlog items based on value
  • Ensure solutions comply with security-first principles and evaluate emerging technologies

Benefits

  • Flexible remote working arrangement for qualified applicants in Canada
  • Support for healthy work-life balance through wellbeing programs
Full Job Description
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

.NET Technical Lead
About the Role

As a .NET Technical Lead, you will make an impact by analyzing complex business processes and translating them into scalable, cloud-native solutions built on the .NET ecosystem. You will be a valued member of our Engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, architects, development, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver resilient, enterprise-grade applications.
In This Role, You Will
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable functional specifications and solution designs aligned with .NET (Core/Framework), SOLID principles, clean architecture, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Lead solution design for cloud-based deployments (GCP preferred, Azure or AWS considered), applying cloud-native principles and design patterns such as CQRS, Repository, Dependency Injection, and Circuit Breaker.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver .NET Core, C#, REST API, and microservices solutions that meet reliability, performance, and security requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, API contracts, and process flows; facilitate design walkthrough sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code; mentor team members on design principles and coding standards.
• Support incident management by diagnosing production issues and recommending sustainable fixes using resiliency patterns; collaborate with product owners to prioritize backlog items based on business value and technical feasibility.
• Ensure solutions are built with a security-first (Zero Trust) mindset and compliance requirements in mind, while evaluating and recommending emerging technologies within the .NET and cloud ecosystem.
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 Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered
• 5+ years in IT related role
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Solution Architect with deep expertise in .NET (Core/Framework), C#, and enterprise application design.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, design patterns (Factory, Strategy, Repository, Dependency Injection, CQRS, Circuit Breaker), and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering microservices and REST API solutions using .NET Core, with a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures on GCP, Azure, or AWS.
These Will Help You Stand Out
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines aligned with Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Familiarity with observability tools, resiliency patterns, and Zero Trust security frameworks in enterprise cloud environments.
• Background in mentoring engineering teams and driving adoption of modern engineering practices and coding standards.

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.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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