Full Stack Developer with AI - Hybrid

Cognizant; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Full Stack Developer with AI for a hybrid role in Milwaukee, WI. The role combines frontend and backend development across .NET/C#, REST APIs, and modern frameworks, with opportunities to integrate AI/ML services and third-party APIs.

3–5 years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work across the stack are required. Hybrid work includes 3 days per week in an office, with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer across frontend/back-end technologies.
• Proficiency with React/Angular/Vue and Node.js/.NET/Python/Java.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Experience integrating AI/ML services or LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, LangChain).
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET/.NET Core (C#).
• Build and deploy cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Develop full-stack web applications across frontend and backend.
• Create responsive UI using React/Angular/Vue.
• Develop and maintain back-end services, APIs, and databases.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into apps and workflows.
• Collaborate with product, design, and data teams to translate requirements.
• Write clean, scalable code and participate in code reviews.
• Stay current with AI tools and propose AI-driven features.

Skills

Full stack

Frontend frameworks

Backend languages

RESTful APIs

AI/ML integration

Git & CI/CD

Agile

Job description

Full Stack Developer with AI - Hybrid

Important Disclaimers:

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

**Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET / .NET Core (C#) following best practices and coding standards.
• Build and deploy cloud-based solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, etc.).
• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications across front-end and back-end layers.
• Build responsive, user-friendly UI components using modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Develop and maintain back-end services, APIs, and databases to support application functionality.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities and third-party AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, LLM-based services) into existing applications and workflows.
• Collaborate with product, design, and data teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-tested code following best practices across the stack.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Stay current with emerging AI tools and frameworks, proposing opportunities to enhance products with AI-driven features.

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Work model: Hybrid

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Milwaukee, WI. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 3–5 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, working across front-end and back-end technologies.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and back-end languages/frameworks (Node.js, .NET, Python, or Java).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, and working with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Practical experience integrating AI/ML services or LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, LangChain) into applications.
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs, Web API development, and integration with third-party services.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for deployment and hosting.
• Understanding of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work across the full technology stack independently.
• Experience with prompt engineering, AI workflow design, or building AI-assisted features is a plus.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 9/17/2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $55K – 114K 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.