.Net Solution Architect

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. About the role As a .Net Solution Architect you will make an impact by leading end-to-end solution architecture including application design, integration patterns, and deployment strategy. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant team and work collaboratively with managers, co-workers and clients. In this role, you will:

• Act as the primary technical lead and point of contact for client architecture and design discussions.
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture including application design, integration patterns, and deployment strategy.
• Translate business and functional requirements into high-level and low-level technical designs.
• Define and enforce architecture principles, coding standards, and best practices across teams.
• Guide offshore and nearshore development teams on design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Review code, design artifacts, and solution implementations to ensure quality and scalability.
• Drive API and integration architecture using REST, Web APIs, and microservices patterns.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Release teams to support CI/CD, UAT, and production rollouts.

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 the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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. What you need to have to be considered

• Must have strong hands-on expertise with C#, .NET Core Framework.
• Must have strong experience with hosting web applications on AWS Cloud.
• Must have experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Must have experience designing RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Front-end exposure to Angular.
• Database experience with Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to design Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Solid understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and enterprise architecture practices.

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 Other Compensation Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 - $130,000 USD 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

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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.