Senior .NET​/SQL Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior .NET / SQL Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications with a strong focus on SQL Server, XML/XSD processing, .NET technologies, and modern web development. You will work closely with business stakeholders, Dev Ops teams, and production support teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

• Design, develop, and optimize complex T-SQL stored procedures that parse, validate, and transform XML data against XSD schemas.

• Lead XSD migration initiatives, including associated changes to WCF services and Web API integrations.

• Develop and maintain Angular front-end features and Web API/WCF back-end components within a .NET Framework environment.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions and database designs.

• Prepare and manage change requests for database and application deployments, including validated scripts for production data corrections.

• Partner with SRE and Dev Ops teams to build and maintain Git Hub-based CI/CD pipelines and support Azure IaaS server patching activities.

• Remediate security vulnerabilities identified through Snyk and maintain current framework and library dependencies.

• Create and maintain architecture, design, implementation, and operational documentation.

• Develop and execute unit tests using MSTest and support quality assurance activities.

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.

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL, including stored procedure development, performance tuning, and error handling.

• Strong hands-on experience with XML data types, XQuery/XPath, and XSD schema design and validation.

• Proven experience with C# and .NET Framework development, including WCF Services and ASP.NET Web API.

• Experience developing modern web applications using Angular (v15+ preferred) and Type Script.

• Strong understanding of Git/Git Hub workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and Jira-based Agile delivery processes.

• Experience supporting applications in Azure IaaS environments and participating in release/change management activities.

• Knowledge of application security best practices, including vulnerability remediation using tools such as Snyk.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Experience working in enterprise-scale application environments.

• Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and Dev Ops practices.

• Experience working with highly regulated production environments.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Applications will be accepted until 11/04/2026
• The annual salary for this position is between $ $64,025 to $94,500 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.

• 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

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.