Lead .NET Developer (Hybrid)

Lead .NET Developer (Hybrid) Cognizant - 3.8 Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time $81,337 - $141,500 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Version control MVC Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation .NET Core Git SQL Entity Framework Database software proficiency Full Job Description Description - External Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is looking for a highly skilled Lead .NET Developer to join our team and work directly at our client's location. This role demands the end-to-end development of robust, scalable applications while acting as a technical consultant to the client. You will lead the architectural design, mentor junior developers, and ensure that the technical solutions align perfectly with the client's business objectives. Cognizant Digital Engineering If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.

Location:

Kansas City, MO (Hybrid) You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Roles/Responsibilities:

Application Development:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code using the .NET framework

Client Collaboration:

Act as the primary technical point of contact at the client site. Translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Code Quality:

Conduct thorough code reviews and implement unit/integration testing to ensure the highest quality standards.

Mentorship:

Guide and support junior-to-mid-level developers, fostering a collaborative and high-output environment.

Required Qualifications:

Technical Skills 8+ years of experience as a .

NET Developer Strong experience with:

C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, WebForms Entity Framework, LINQ RESTful APIs / Web API development Experience across full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Strong database skills: SQL Server and/or Oracle Writing queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization Experience migrating legacy applications to modern .NET versions (e.g., .NET 6/8) Familiarity with DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Version control (Git)

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until June 6 th 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 - $ 141,500 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 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.