Frontier Engineer (.NET, React & Azure)

Cognizant; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Frontier Engineer to design and deliver cloud-based applications for cards and payments, using Azure, .NET, React, and GenAI tools. You will collaborate with product owners, architects, and QA to build scalable, secure solutions that meet enterprise standards.

In this hybrid role, you’ll work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions while maintaining compliance and customer trust. Strong backend and frontend expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise apps using .NET.
• Hands-on Azure services and cloud-native architecture experience.
• Expertise with ASP.NET Web APIs, distributed services, and enterprise integration.
• Proficient in React front-end development with performance optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of cards and payments tech, transactions, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native Azure solutions meeting performance, security, and reliability standards.
• Develop modern web apps using React and ASP.NET Web APIs for intuitive user experiences.
• Build secure backend services with .NET and .NET Core with clean architecture.
• Leverage GenAI tools to boost productivity and improve solution quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical cards/payments solutions.

Skills

.NET

React

Azure

GenAI

CI/CD

Secure SDLC

Tools

ASP.NET Web APIs

React frontend

Job description

Frontier Engineer (.NET, React & Azure)

About the role

As a Frontier Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering secure, scalable, and innovative cloud-based applications that enhance digital experiences within the cards and payments ecosystem. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, quality engineers, and technology teams to build modern solutions using Azure, .NET, React, and emerging GenAI technologies.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Azure that meet enterprise standards for performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop modern web applications using React and ASP.NET Web APIs to deliver intuitive, accessible, and customer-centric digital experiences.
• Build and maintain secure backend services using .NET and .NET Core while promoting clean architecture, maintainability, and operational excellence.
• Leverage GenAI tools such as Claude and Devin to improve engineering productivity, automate routine development activities, and enhance solution quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that support cards and payments products while maintaining compliance and customer trust.
  

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 attendance at a client or Cognizant office as needed. 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

• 8 to 12 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications using .NET and .NET Core.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native application architecture.
• Proven expertise developing ASP.NET Web APIs, distributed services, and enterprise integration solutions.
• Advanced experience building front-end applications with React, including performance optimization and component-based design.
• Practical experience applying modern engineering practices such as code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and secure software development.
• Working knowledge of cards and payments technologies, transaction processing, authorization flows, and related compliance considerations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience working in hybrid and distributed team environments.
  

These will help you stand out

• Experience leveraging GenAI technologies, including Claude, Devin, or similar AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience optimizing large-scale, customer-facing applications for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or equivalent cloud certifications.
• Additional certifications related to .NET, React, cloud engineering, or software architecture.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices across development teams.

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.
  **Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**

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 as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.