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Senior .NET Developer

Cognizant

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–117K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior .NET Developer designs and develops scalable application components, backend services, and APIs for complex business workflows. The role supports reliable data processing, production releases, Azure monitoring, and collaboration with stakeholders on absence management and insurance projects. It is remote and open to qualified applicants in Memphis, TN, and includes mentoring and knowledge sharing with less-experienced engineers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

.NET DevelopmentScalable Application DesignBackend ServicesAPI DevelopmentEnterprise ArchitectureAzure DevOpsBuild and Release PipelinesAzure MonitoringProduction Deployment SupportTroubleshootingCommunicationAbsence Management ApplicationsInsurance ApplicationsInsurance ComplianceMentoringStakeholder Collaboration

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

As a Senior .NET Developer, you will make an impact by designing and developing scalable application components, backend services, and APIs that support complex business workflows. You will collaborate with engineering teams and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

In this role, you will:

  • Design scalable application components using .NET Core and/or .NET Framework, with a focus on long-term maintainability.

  • Develop high-quality backend services and APIs that support complex business workflows and reliable data processing.

  • Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines to support application build, deployment, and release activities.

  • Participate in production release activities, including release-night support, and troubleshoot deployment issues.

  • Monitor Azure logs, manage system alerts, and configure new alerts when required.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders supporting absence management and insurance projects to ensure application features accurately reflect business rules and compliance requirements.

  • Promote knowledge sharing by explaining technical concepts clearly and mentoring less-experienced engineers on .NET development practices.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Memphis, TN. 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. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.

What you need to have to be considered

  • Hands-on experience developing scalable applications, backend services, and APIs using .NET Core and/or .NET Framework.

  • Experience designing solutions that align with enterprise architecture and maintainability standards.

  • Experience using Azure DevOps to develop and maintain build and release pipelines.

  • Experience monitoring Azure logs, managing Azure alerts, and configuring new alerts.

  • Experience supporting production deployments and troubleshooting release-related issues.

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

This will help you stand out

  • Experience working with absence management or insurance-related applications.

  • Understanding of business rules and compliance requirements within the insurance domain.

  • Experience mentoring less-experienced engineers and promoting development best practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 to $117,000 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

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,637 open Software Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–117K/yr
  • Wisconsin median$97–186K/yr65 salary ranges
  • US median$104–189K/yr4,760 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $94K, is 32% below the Wisconsin median midpoint ($138K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Developer salary ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 116 open Software Developer jobs in Wisconsin and 6,637 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Software Developer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (5,476 postings).
Education
2,980 of the 6,637 open Software Developer jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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