AI Application Architect (.NET & Azure)

Cognizant; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced AI Application Architect in Chennai to design scalable, cloud-native solutions using .NET and Azure. You will lead architecture decisions, develop AI-enabled applications, and drive modernization efforts across teams.

Ideal candidates have 8–15 years in IT with strong .NET expertise, Azure services, and experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Docker/Kubernetes and DevOps exposure are valued as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of IT experience in development & architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core).
• Expertise in Azure services and cloud architecture.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Exposure to AI/ML integration is preferred.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Define solution architecture, technical roadmap, and modernization approach.
• Design and implement cloud-native applications on Azure (AKS, App Services, Functions).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure scalability, security, and performance of applications.
• Provide architectural governance and mentor teams.

Skills

.NET (C#, ASP.NET Core)

Azure services

REST APIs

Microservices

AI/ML integration

Distributed systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps practices

Job description

Looking for an experienced AI Application Architect with strong expertise in .NET and Azure to design scalable, cloud-native solutions and drive AI-enabled application development.

Chennai | Notice Period: 30 Days

Key Responsibilities:

• Define solution architecture, technical roadmap, and modernization approach


• Design and implement cloud-native applications on Azure (AKS, App Services, Functions)


• Collaborate with stakeholders to convert business needs into technical solutions


• Ensure scalability, security, and performance of applications


• Provide architectural governance and mentor teams

Required Skills:

• 8 to 15 years of IT experience in development & architecture roles


• Strong hands-on experience in .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core)


• Expertise in Azure services and cloud architecture


• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems


• Exposure to AI/ML integration (preferred)


• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps practices

Preferred:

• Azure certifications


• Agile/Scrum experience

Immediate joiners / 30-day NP candidates preferred