Cognizant

Lead Software Engineer - AWS, .NET

Cognizant$119K — $139K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with .NET Core, AWS, RESTful Web APIs.
  • Knowledge of Generative AI technologies, particularly prompt and context engineering.
  • Proven leadership skills in technical discussions and collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Extensive experience with GitHub workflows and troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of enterprise applications in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Design and develop scalable solutions using .NET Core and AWS.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance in architecture and engineering best practices.
  • Implement AI-enabled engineering practices to boost productivity.
  • Manage GitHub development workflows and oversee troubleshooting and solution design.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid holidays and time off.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave programs.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Full Job Description
About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Engineering Lead with expertise in .NET Core, AWS, Web APIs, and Generative AI to drive technical excellence across enterprise software initiatives. In this role, you will partner closely with customers and global delivery teams, provide technical leadership for a team of approximately 35 engineers, and leverage modern engineering practices and AI technologies to accelerate innovation, quality, and delivery outcomes.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead the technical delivery of enterprise applications while collaborating with customers, business stakeholders, and global engineering teams.
  • Design, develop, and review scalable solutions using .NET Core, AWS, Web APIs, and Generative AI technologies.
  • Provide technical leadership through architecture guidance, code reviews, mentoring, and engineering best practices.
  • Drive adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices, including prompt and context engineering, to improve productivity and delivery velocity.
  • Manage GitHub-based development workflows and support troubleshooting, solution design, and delivery execution.

Work model: Hybrid

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a Hybrid position. 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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with .NET Core, AWS, RESTful Web APIs, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Experience with Generative AI technologies, including Claude, prompt engineering, and context engineering.
  • Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor engineers, and collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong experience with GitHub workflows, code reviews, version control, branching strategies, and troubleshooting complex technical issues.

These will help you stand out:
  • Experience leading large engineering teams and delivering complex enterprise software programs.
  • Hands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and quality.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and application modernization initiatives.
  • AWS certifications or other relevant cloud engineering credentials.
  • Experience driving engineering governance, coding standards, and technical transformation programs.

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.

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

Salary and compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be between $119000 to$139,500 per year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Applications will be received by October 15th, 2026.

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.

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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