Senior .NET Developer

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior .NET Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and deliver modern cloud-native applications using .NET, Angular, and AWS technologies.

You will collaborate with architects, product owners, UX teams, and cross-functional delivery teams to build scalable REST APIs, microservices, and responsive user interfaces, deploying with Docker and Kubernetes on AWS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with .NET Core (NET 8+) and C# 12+.
• Proven experience building scalable REST APIs, microservices, and distributed apps.
• Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL; data modeling and performance tuning.
• Strong front-end development with Angular 17, RxJS, NgRx.
• Experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, ECS, EKS).
• Experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments.
• Knowledge of Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Strong OO, LINQ, async/await, best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using .NET Core and C# 12+.
• Build scalable APIs and microservices with DI and async patterns.
• Develop UI using Angular 17 with RxJS and NgRx state management.
• Design and optimize SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases for performance.
• Deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS including Lambda, ECS, EKS.
• Containerize and manage apps with Docker and Kubernetes in AWS.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement.

Skills

.NET Core

C# 12+

Angular 17

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Education

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

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

Kafka

Job description

Senior .NET Full Stack Developer

As a Senior .NET Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering modern cloud-native applications, scalable APIs, and responsive user experiences using .NET, Angular, and AWS technologies. You will be a valued member of the Technology & Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, UX teams, and cross-functional delivery teams.

About The Role

• 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 enterprise applications using.NET Core (.NET 8+) and C# 12+, following clean architecture principles and industry best practices.
• Build scalable APIs and microservices using dependency injection, asynchronous programming, and modern software design patterns.
• Develop modern user interfaces using Angular 17, leveraging reactive forms, RxJS, NgRx state management, and component-based architecture.
• Design, optimize, and maintain SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases, ensuring high performance, scalability, and data integrity.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions using AWS services, including Lambda, ECS, EKS, and containerized platforms.
• Build, deploy, and manage Docker-based applications while supporting Kubernetes workloads within AWS environments.
• Implement event-driven architectures and real-time data processing solutions utilizing Apache Kafka.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, troubleshooting, proof-of-concept development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Model

Based on this role’s business requirements, this is as onsite position in Charlotte NC. 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.
• Strong hands-on experience with.NET Core (.NET 8+) and C# 12+.
• Proven experience building scalable REST APIs, microservices, and distributed applications using clean architecture principles.
• Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, data modeling, query optimization, performance tuning, and database development.
• Strong front-end development experience with Angular 17, including RxJS, reactive forms, and NgRx.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, ECS, and EKS.
• Experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application deployments.
• Knowledge of Kafka, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous messaging patterns.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, LINQ, async/await, and modern software engineering practices.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring development teams.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
• Experience designing highly available and fault-tolerant cloud solutions.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases and distributed data architectures.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

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.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.

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.