Senior .Net Engineer

Cognizant; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Irvine, California, is seeking a Senior .NET Engineer to design, build, and deliver modern web applications and microservices that drive business outcomes and support digital transformation initiatives.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, QA teams, architects, and partners to deliver scalable, secure software solutions, with a strong emphasis on AI-powered tooling and continuous improvement. This onsite role requires 5 days a week in Irvine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications and microservices using C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL Server, and React or Angular.
• 5+ years of experience designing, architecting, implementing, and deploying enterprise applications in both on-premises and cloud-native environments.
• Strong expertise in modern software engineering practices, application architecture, and full SDLC methodologies.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and LLM-based coding agents to improve productivity and quality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise web applications and microservices across on-premises and cloud-native environments.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable software solutions aligned with goals.
• Collaborate with business users, QA teams, and external partners to deliver enhancements and releases throughout the SDLC.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools and modern practices to accelerate development and innovation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation while ensuring security and compliance.

Skills

C#/.NET

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Angular

SQL Server

AI-assisted tools

LLM coding agents

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior .NET Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and delivering modern web applications and microservices that drive business outcomes and support digital transformation initiatives. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, quality engineering teams, architects, and third party partners to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise web applications and microservices across on-premises and cloud-native environments.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with business users, quality engineering teams, and external partners to deliver enhancements, releases, and continuous improvements throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools and modern engineering practices to accelerate development, improve code quality, and support rapid prototyping and innovation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation while ensuring adherence to security, compliance, and software engineering best practices.

Work Model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Irvine, California.

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

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications and microservices using C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL Server, and React or Angular.
• 5+ years of experience designing, architecting, implementing, and deploying enterprise applications in both on-premises and cloud-native environments.
• Strong expertise in modern software engineering practices, application architecture, and full software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and large language model (LLM)-based coding agents to improve development productivity, code quality, and solution delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience building and deploying applications on public cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, mentor team members, and influence architectural decisions.
• Experience driving innovation through AI-enabled software engineering practices and emerging technologies.

Note: Certain roles may require candidates to attend in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project requirements.

Applications will be accepted until September 4th, 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $68,422 to $114,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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.