Cognizant

Senior .NET Azure Developer

Cognizant$68K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6 to 12 years of experience in enterprise application development using C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core Web API.
  • Strong expertise in implementing OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, and secure API integrations.
  • Proficient in SOLID principles, object-oriented programming, design patterns, dependency injection, and application architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services including Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Functions, and Azure App Services.
  • Experience with REST APIs, microservices architectures, and Entity Framework Core.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing (xUnit or NUnit).
  • Ability to troubleshoot, test, and document APIs using Postman and Swagger/OpenAPI.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications in the Azure ecosystem.
  • Build secure authentication and authorization solutions using modern standards.
  • Develop microservices-based applications leveraging Azure Functions and relevant services.
  • Design and optimize data solutions to enhance application performance.
  • Collaborate with teams to deploy and continuously improve applications through CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Senior .NET Azure Developer

About the role

As a Senior .NET Azure Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and supporting scalable cloud-native applications using the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and modern .NET technologies. You will be a valued member of the digital engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing enterprise solutions.

*Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future*

In this role, you will:
  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core Web APIs.
  • Build and support secure authentication and authorization solutions using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and JWT.
  • Develop cloud-native and microservices-based applications leveraging Azure Functions, Durable Functions, and Azure App Services.
  • Design and optimize data solutions using Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, test, deploy, and continuously improve applications through CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

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 the United States. 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
  • 6 to 12 years of experience developing enterprise applications using C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core Web API.
  • Strong experience implementing OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, and secure API integrations.
  • Solid understanding of SOLID principles, object-oriented programming, design patterns, dependency injection, and enterprise application architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services including Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Functions, Durable Functions, Azure App Services, Azure Storage (Blob, Queue, and Table), and Azure Service Bus.
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs, implementing microservices architectures, and using Entity Framework Core.
  • Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks such as xUnit or NUnit.
  • Experience troubleshooting, testing, and documenting APIs using Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, and Scalar.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

These will help you stand out
  • Experience developing applications using Blazor Web Assembly.
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud-native architecture on Microsoft Azure.
  • Knowledge of application monitoring and observability using Azure Application Insights.
  • Experience optimizing highly scalable and distributed enterprise applications.
  • Exposure to Agile software development methodologies and DevOps culture.

Applications will be accepted until August 25 th , 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $ 68,000 to $ 110,000 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: 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.

Additional employment information
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.

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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