About the role

As a Senior .NET Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications while modernizing legacy systems into high-performing, resilient architectures. You will be a valued member of the team and work collaboratively with product managers, architects, designers, and clients to deliver high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.

**Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop cloud-native applications using Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Azure App Services, and Azure Functions
• Modernize legacy .NET applications into microservices-based architectures deployed on Azure
• Build and enhance full stack solutions using React, C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, and REST APIs
• Monitor and optimize application performance using Azure Monitoring and related tools
• Collaborate with stakeholders and senior leadership to evaluate architectural approaches and deliver scalable solutions

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in San Francisco, California, 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 and may change based on project or business requirements.

What you need to have to be considered

• 10+ years of experience in full stack development, preferably in financial services or enterprise environments
• 3+ years of experience in developing Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Storage, and Azure Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform with ADO.
• 5+ years of experience in SQL, procedures, triggers, functions.
• 5+ years of experience in web application development, Web REST APIs using .NET Core, Entity Framework; UI development using Bootstrap & CSS Style, JQuery, JavaScript.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends, including professional experience architecting and operating solutions built on Azure.
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT)
• Strong understanding of scalability, high availability, and fault-tolerant system design
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams

These will help you stand out

• Experience in asset management or financial services domain
• Experience acting as a technical lead or subject matter expert (SME)
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and design patterns
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence senior stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until May 29th, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 – $117,000, depending on experience and 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 and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 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.