Cognizant

Senior Software Engineer - .NET, Azure & Angular (Onsite)

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, and microservice architectures.
  • Proficient in Angular (v9+) along with web technologies like TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Experience with Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure SQL, and security measures.
  • Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong SQL Server skills with performance tuning and database development expertise.
  • Experience with secure application architectures and cloud security best practices.
  • Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop enterprise-grade applications using .NET Core, Angular, and Azure.
  • Build and improve microservices and APIs for scalability and performance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Implement cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure using a range of services.
  • Lead application modernization through best practices in architecture and DevOps.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with contributions
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Senior Software Engineer - .NET, Azure & Angular (Onsite)

About the role

As a Senior Software Engineer - .NET, Azure & Angular, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and modernizing enterprise applications that support critical business operations. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with architects, developers, business stakeholders, and client teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

In this role, you will:
  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using .NET Core, C#, Angular, Azure, and modern cloud-native technologies.
  • Build and enhance microservices, APIs, and containerized solutions while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical technology solutions.
  • Implement cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, leveraging services such as App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, Service Bus, and Azure Active Directory.
  • Drive application modernization initiatives, adopting best practices in architecture, security, performance optimization, monitoring, and DevOps automation.

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 per week in a client office in Washington, DC. 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.

*You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future*

What you need to have to be considered
  • Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Microsoft .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, Web APIs, and Microservices architectures.
  • Extensive experience with Angular (v9+), TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, RxJS, Reactive Forms, and modern front-end development practices.
  • Experience building and supporting Azure cloud solutions, including App Services, Function Apps, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, Azure Active Directory, Service Bus, and related platform services.
  • Proven experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, along with cloud-hosting and infrastructure management concepts.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, reporting, and database development.
  • Experience implementing secure application architectures, including authentication, authorization, networking, private endpoints, and cloud security best practices.
  • Working knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control management, and automated deployment processes.
  • Ability to design scalable, resilient, and highly available solutions while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

These will help you stand out
  • Experience working in financial services, lending, or loan-processing environments.
  • Knowledge of Micro Front-End architectures, design systems, reusable component libraries, and enterprise UI frameworks.
  • Experience with Angular ecosystem tools, including Angular CLI, NPM, SCSS, Bootstrap, Angular Material, AG Grid, Highcharts, and related third-party libraries.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Bot Services, or Azure Data Factory.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, automated testing, and modern software engineering best practices.
  • Microsoft certifications related to .NET, Azure, or cloud technologies.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until August 13th, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337, 000 to $ 141,500depending 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

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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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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