Hybrid .NET Backend Engineer (C# Web API)

Cognizant; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for client projects. You will collaborate with technology, delivery and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.

The role offers a hybrid work model with remote options across the US (Charlotte, NC time). You will participate in code reviews, unit testing and DevOps practices while supporting multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 5+ years of backend development with C#, .NET and ASP.NET Web API.
• Hands-on REST API design and SQL Server integration.
• Git usage and unit testing practices in software development.
• Exposure to microservices and cloud platforms; DevOps awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain backend services, APIs and components.
• Write scalable, secure, high-performance code for complex modules.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support delivery priorities.
• Work independently with overlapping time zones as needed.

Skills

C#

.NET

ASP.NET Web API

REST API design

Git

Unit testing

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Banking domain

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for client projects. You will collaborate with technology, delivery and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.

The role offers a hybrid work model with remote options across the US (Charlotte, NC time). You will participate in code reviews, unit testing and DevOps practices while supporting multiple time zones.