About the role
We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect - .NET & Azure to lead the design and modernization of enterprise applications across cloud and hybrid environments. This role will be responsible for defining scalable architecture solutions, guiding engineering teams, and driving best practices across .NET, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing solutions that align with business objectives.
In this role, you will:
• Design end-to-end application and integration architectures using .NET Framework, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise solutions.
• Define and maintain application, data, and database architectures using SQL Server, ensuring optimized performance, reliability, and data consistency.
• Architect and guide the adoption of Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and platform services for cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
• Assess existing applications and develop modernization strategies, including migration to .NET Core and Azure-hosted environments.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, analysts, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture and implementation roadmaps.
• Establish architecture standards, coding practices, integration patterns, and governance frameworks to promote consistency and maintainability.
• Review solution designs, technical specifications, and code implementations to identify architectural risks, security concerns, and performance bottlenecks.
• Drive application security best practices, including identity management, data protection, access controls, and secure communication protocols.
• Partner with infrastructure and DevOps teams to define deployment, monitoring, and operational strategies for hybrid and cloud environments.
• Evaluate technology choices, architectural trade-offs, and cost implications to ensure scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, reference designs, and reusable implementation patterns.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical teams on .NET architecture, Azure adoption, and enterprise application development best 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 Memphis,TN and Orem, UT. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
Please note: Some roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.
What you need to have to be considered
• 11+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise applications using C#, .NET, .NET Framework, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core.
• Strong expertise in solution architecture, application modernization, and enterprise software design.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including schema design, query optimization, indexing, stored procedures, and database performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience designing solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services, including application hosting, storage, networking, and cloud integration.
• Proven experience creating scalable, secure, and highly available cloud and hybrid architectures.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), architecture governance, and design best practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in distributed and hybrid work environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
This will help you stand out
• Experience within the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation and application modernization initiatives.
• Experience implementing enterprise security architectures and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, application monitoring, and operational excellence.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and driving architecture best practices across organizations.
• Azure certifications or other relevant cloud/architecture certifications.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $75,600 to $120,000 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.
*Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
