Senior .NET Developer (Remote in US)

About the role

As a Senior .NET Developer, you will make an impact by leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications that support critical business needs. You will be a valued member of the Application Development and Maintenance team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, solution architects, and onsite and offshore engineering teams.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Scrum ceremonies and coordinate onsite and offshore teams to deliver sprint commitments on time.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and lead application architecture, high-level design, and low-level design discussions.
• Develop solutions hands-on with .NET technologies while championing coding standards, security guidelines, and engineering best practices.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for implementation and production support, troubleshoot complex issues, conduct code reviews, and communicate resolutions clearly.
• Mentor team members and strengthen delivery through technical governance, estimation, risk management, deployment planning, and continuous improvement.

Work model: Remote

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Hartford, CT or anywhere else in The United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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

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 strong hands-on experience developing enterprise applications with C# and the .NET platform.
• Strong experience with ASP.NET, including MVC, Web API, or Web Forms.
• Experience building modern applications with .NET Core and .NET 5 or .NET 6.
• Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and working with ADO.NET and Entity Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and delivery in an Agile environment.
• Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

These will help you stand out:

• Experience with Python.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools such as Claude or Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience leading distributed onsite and offshore development teams.
• Strong stakeholder communication, mentoring, and production support capabilities.

We''re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don''t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. 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.

Salary and compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be between $65,000 to $117,000 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 September 14th, 2026.

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.

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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