Lead Software Engineer - AWS, .NET

Cognizant; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays / PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Engineering Lead in Hartford, CT to drive technical excellence across enterprise software initiatives. You will lead a team of about 35 engineers, partnering with customers and global delivery teams, and applying AI-enabled engineering practices to accelerate delivery and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in architecture, design reviews, and mentoring, with a Hybrid work model and ongoing focus on modern engineering practices and AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science or engineering.
• Hands-on expertise with .NET Core, AWS, RESTful Web APIs, and modern engineering practices.
• Experience with Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and context engineering.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of enterprise applications with customers and global teams.
• Design, develop, and review scalable solutions using .NET Core, AWS, Web APIs, and Generative AI.
• Provide architecture guidance, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Drive AI-enabled engineering practices to improve productivity and delivery velocity.
• Manage GitHub-based development workflows and assist in troubleshooting and delivery.

Skills

.NET Core

AWS

RESTful Web APIs

Generative AI

Architecture guidance

Mentoring

GitHub workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Senior Engineering Lead with expertise in .NET Core, AWS, Web APIs, and Generative AI to drive technical excellence across enterprise software initiatives. In this role, you will partner closely with customers and global delivery teams, provide technical leadership for a team of approximately 35 engineers, and leverage modern engineering practices and AI technologies to accelerate innovation, quality, and delivery outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the technical delivery of enterprise applications while collaborating with customers, business stakeholders, and global engineering teams.
• Design, develop, and review scalable solutions using .NET Core, AWS, Web APIs, and Generative AI technologies.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture guidance, code reviews, mentoring, and engineering best practices.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices, including prompt and context engineering, to improve productivity and delivery velocity.
• Manage GitHub-based development workflows and support troubleshooting, solution design, and delivery execution.

Work model: Hybrid

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a Hybrid position. 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with .NET Core, AWS, RESTful Web APIs, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with Generative AI technologies, including Claude, prompt engineering, and context engineering.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor engineers, and collaborate effectively with customers and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong experience with GitHub workflows, code reviews, version control, branching strategies, and troubleshooting complex technical issues.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience leading large engineering teams and delivering complex enterprise software programs.
• Hands‑on experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and quality.
• Knowledge of cloud‑native architectures, microservices, and application modernization initiatives.
• AWS certifications or other relevant cloud engineering credentials.
• Experience driving engineering governance, coding standards, and technical transformation programs.

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.

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.**

Salary and compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be between $119000 to $139,500 per year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Applications will be received by October 15th, 2026.

Benefits:

• 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.