Senior .NET Developer

Cognizant; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior .NET Developer with 8+ years of experience to build and support enterprise applications using .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, and SQL technologies. You will collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

On-site role in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a healthy work-life balance through Cognizant's wellbeing programs. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on experience developing with .NET technologies.
• Strong expertise in .NET Core/.NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, and OOP.
• Experience building and supporting enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong SQL and relational DB development; Git for source control.
• Experience in Agile/SDLC environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and translate to scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise apps using .NET stack.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and defect resolution across environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to deliver software.
• Participate in code reviews, deployments, and continuous improvement.

Skills

.NET

C#

ASP.NET Core

Web APIs

SQL

OOP

Tools

Git

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Developer with 8+ years of experience building and supporting enterprise applications using modern Microsoft technologies. In this role, you will collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions using .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, and SQL technologies.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using .NET 10, C# 14, ASP.NET Core, and Web APIs.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and defect resolution across environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, production deployments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work model

On Site

Based on this role's business requirements, this is an On Site position in Ohio, Cincinnati

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:

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience developing applications with .NET technologies.
• Strong expertise in .NET Core/.NET 10, C# 14, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, and Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Experience building and supporting enterprise‑scale applications and services.
• Strong SQL and relational database development experience, along with source control tools such as Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem‑solving skills, and experience working in Agile/SDLC environments.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud‑based application development.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and deployment automation.
• Experience with microservices architecture, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and application security standards.
• Microsoft certifications related to .NET, Azure, or cloud technologies.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. 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.

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.

Salary and compensation

The annual salary for this position will be between $82,000 to $93,500 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 November 7th, 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.