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 onsite 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.

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 API and integrations

· Front‑end exposure to Angular

· Database experience with Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL

· Familiarity with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines

· Should be able to design Disaster Recovery solution

· 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.

Work model: Onsite

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 Stamford, CT.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until March 6, 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

· 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

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

Disclaimer:
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.