Senior .NET Lead

Cognizant; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Senior .NET Lead to drive design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor developers, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality software across the SDLC.

Based in Raleigh, NC, this onsite role requires 5 days a week in a Cognizant office. You will work with C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core/ MVC, Angular, Azure, SQL Server, and microservices to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in C#, .NET Framework/Core, ASP.NET Core, and ASP.NET MVC.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical lead or senior lead role managing development teams and technical delivery.
• Strong experience with Angular (v13–v16), JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing Microservices Architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including database design, stored procedures, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, deployment, monitoring, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable enterprise applications using ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, C#, .NET Framework, and Angular (v13-v16).
• Architect and develop modern microservices-based solutions and RESTful APIs to support business-critical applications.
• Design and optimize SQL Server databases, queries, stored procedures, and data models to improve performance and reporting accuracy.
• Develop responsive web interfaces using Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery.
• Leverage Azure services including App Services, Storage, Identity Management, and Security for cloud-native deployment.
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, QA, and solution architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

C#

NET Core

ASP.NET Core

ASP.NET MVC

Angular

Azure

SQL Server

Microservices

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Angular, Azure Cloud, SQL Server, and Microservices Architecture. This role requires hands‑on technical leadership, architectural decision-making, mentoring developers, collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders, and ensuring high‑quality software delivery across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable enterprise applications using ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, C#, .NET Framework, and Angular (v13-v16).
• Architect and develop modern microservices‑based solutions and RESTful APIs to support business‑critical applications.
• Design and optimize SQL Server databases, queries, stored procedures, and data models to improve application performance and reporting accuracy.
• Develop responsive and user‑friendly web interfaces using Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery.
• Leverage Microsoft Azure services including App Services, Storage, Identity Management, and Security capabilities for cloud‑native application deployment.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, QA teams, and solution architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance though 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 Raleigh NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance though 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.

Please note:

A few of our roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

What you need to have to be considered

• 10+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and ASP.NET MVC.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical lead or senior lead role managing development teams and technical delivery.
• Strong experience with Angular (v13‑v16), JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery.
• Hands‑on experience designing and developing Microservices Architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including database design, stored procedures, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, deployment, monitoring, and security best practices.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, source control systems, and release management.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 81337 to $ 141500 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:

• 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.