Remote Senior .NET Backend Developer — APIs & Microservices

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Web API. You will join the ADM team and partner with technology, delivery, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.

The role is hybrid, primarily remote within the United States (Charlotte, NC area). 5+ years of backend experience and strong REST API skills are required, with visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of backend development experience with C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Web API.
• Hands-on experience building and integrating REST APIs and working with SQL Server.
• Experience using Git and applying unit testing practices.
• Exposure to microservices and cloud platforms.
• DevOps awareness and production support experience.
• Experience in banking or financial services environments preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.
• Visa sponsorship not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain backend services, APIs and application components using C#, .NET and ASP.NET Web API.
• Write scalable, secure and high-performance code while contributing to complex modules and existing features.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing and troubleshooting to improve quality and stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Work independently while supporting overlapping time zones when required by project and client needs.

Skills

C#

NET

ASP.NET Web API

REST APIs

SQL Server

Git

Unit testing

Microservices

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Banking domain

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

SQL Server

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Web API. You will join the ADM team and partner with technology, delivery, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.

The role is hybrid, primarily remote within the United States (Charlotte, NC area). 5+ years of backend experience and strong REST API skills are required, with visa sponsorship not available.