Cognizant

Generative AI Lead - .NET | Remote

Cognizant$81K — $141K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven hands-on experience with .NET technologies.
  • Strong Python development skills and production-ready API experience using FastAPI.
  • Practical experience in designing or implementing Agentic AI and Generative AI solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, and LangGraph.
  • Experience in crafting scalable and maintainable enterprise software architecture.
  • Ability to lead technical delivery and mentor development teams.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices.
  • Experience integrating AI capabilities into .NET applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of software projects with .NET and Agentic AI.
  • Design and build Generative AI solutions with Python and associated technologies.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship on engineering best practices and quality standards.
  • Collaborate to define secure and maintainable solution designs.
  • Translate requirements into implementation methodologies and software components.
  • Support technical reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization during development.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for integration into engineering roadmaps.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 401(k) plan with contributions.
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability coverage.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Full Job Description
Generative AI Lead - .NET | Remote

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Agentic AI to drive the design and delivery of scalable software solutions that combine .NET engineering with modern Generative AI capabilities. This role will lead technical execution, guide development teams, and collaborate with architects and stakeholders to build maintainable, enterprise-ready applications using Python, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, LangGraph, and FastAPI.
Lead the hands-on development and implementation of software projects using .NET and Agentic AI technologies.
Design and build Generative AI solutions using Python, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, and FastAPI.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams while promoting engineering best practices and high-quality delivery standards.
Collaborate with architects and technical leaders to define scalable, secure, and maintainable solution designs.
Translate business and technical requirements into clear implementation approaches and reusable software components.
Support technical reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous improvement throughout the development lifecycle.
Evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate appropriate capabilities into the engineering roadmap.
Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Proven-hands-on software development experience with .NET technologies.
Strong Python development skills and experience building production-ready APIs with FastAPI.
Practical experience designing or implementing Agentic AI and Generative AI solutions.
Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, and LangGraph.
Experience designing scalable, maintainable, and enterprise-grade software architectures.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery and mentor software development teams.
Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, security, and performance optimization.
Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
Experience integrating AI capabilities into .NET-based enterprise applications.
Knowledge of cloud-native application development, microservices, and API integration patterns.
Familiarity with large language models, vector search, prompt engineering, and responsible AI practices.
Experience working in client-facing or consulting delivery environments.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $81K - $141K 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

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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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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