Senior .NET Azure Developer

Cognizant; Toronto, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Cognizant in Toronto is seeking a Senior .NET Azure Developer to design and build end-to-end business applications, integrating AI-driven capabilities with enterprise workflows. You will develop robust data access layers with SQL, host applications on Azure, and collaborate across teams using Git throughout the software lifecycle.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, expertise in .NET and Azure, SQL, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on .NET development with Azure hosting.
• Experience designing with SQL and data access layers.
• Git version control and collaborative practices.
• Experience with AI integration into enterprise apps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance end-to-end business apps using .NET technologies.
• Integrate AI-driven features into BizApps workflows to boost efficiency.
• Develop robust data access layers using SQL to support complex models.
• Configure and manage application hosting on Azure for availability and cost optimization.
• Apply Git-based version control and collaborate across teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

6+ years software development

.NET

Azure

SQL

Git

Job description

About the role

As a Senior .NET Azure Developer, you will make an impact by designing and developing end-to-end business applications that integrate AI-driven capabilities with core enterprise workflows. You will be a valued member of a collaborative technology team and work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and enhance end-to-end business applications using .NET technologies.
• Integrate AI-driven features and automation capabilities into BizApps workflows to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop robust data access layers using SQL to support complex data models and application requirements.
• Configure and manage application hosting on Microsoft Azure, with a focus on availability, resilience, observability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Apply Git-based version control practices and collaborate with cross-functional partners throughout the software development lifecycle.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. 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+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience developing business applications using .NET technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing solutions hosted on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong SQL skills, including experience working with complex data models and developing reliable data access layers.
• Experience using Git for version control and following collaborative software development practices.

These will help you stand out

• Experience integrating AI-driven features into enterprise applications or business workflows.
• Experience implementing automation capabilities that reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of Azure application resilience, monitoring, observability, and cost-optimization practices.
• Experience collaborating with business, product, architecture, infrastructure, and other cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of end-to-end application design and enterprise integration patterns.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. 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.

Salary and other Compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD $60,0000 and CAD $95,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.