About the role
As a Software Engineer (.NET / Angular), you will make an impact by designing, building, and enhancing scalable healthcare technology solutions that support government healthcare programs. You will be a valued member of the TriZetto Healthcare Government Solutions engineering team, working closely with product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality, modern applications that improve outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and enhance software features using .NET C#, SQL Server, and Angular to support large-scale healthcare platforms
Build and support distributed, service-oriented, and cloud-native applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
Implement modern deployment practices, including containerization and orchestration technologies, as part of CI/CD pipelines
Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to engineering standards
Collaborate with cross-functional technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective, scalable solutions
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 or 5 days per week in a Cognizant office in New Jersey. 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 and may change based on project, business, or client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Strong hands-on experience developing applications with .NET C#
Proficiency in SQL Server and relational database design
Experience building modern front-end applications using Angular
Solid understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architectures
Experience working with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms
These will help you stand out
Exposure to cloud-native development practices and modern software architectures
Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting coding best practices
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools to improve productivity and delivery speed
Experience working in healthcare, government, or highly regulated environments
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Salary and Other Compensation:Applicants will be accepted till 3/28/2026
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $90 - $105K 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
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 and enable you to bring new and exciting ideas to this role.
