Senior Software Engineering Lead (.NET & Angular)

Senior Software Engineering Lead (.NET & Angular) 00064921531 Date published Feb 06 2026 Location Mesa / United States Job category Consulting Work model Hybrid About the role As a Senior Software Engineering Lead (.NET & Angular), you will make an impact by leading the design, development, and delivery of secure, high-performing cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure. You will be a valued member of an Agile delivery team and collaborate closely with product owners, architects, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to build scalable solutions that support mission-critical business needs. In this role, you will: Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, refinement, and estimation, while proactively removing technical blockers for the team Design, develop, and optimize production-grade .NET 10/C# services and APIs, including MVC endpoints, long-running processes, and Azure Functions/WebJobs Build and maintain high-performance Angular (19+) user interfaces with clean state management and responsive behavior for large, data-intensive applications Drive data and search performance improvements by optimizing LINQ and Entity Framework usage, tuning Azure SQL indexing, and configuring Azure AI Search Own CI/CD pipeline reliability by managing YAML-based pipelines and resolving build and deployment issues across automated build, test, and release stages to Azure App Service Monitor and improve production readiness using Azure Application Insights, addressing latency and dependency issues, remediating security scan findings, and maintaining accurate technical documentation 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 a set number of days per week in a Cognizant or client office at the following location: 1130 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 300, Mesa, AZ 85201 Regardless of your working arrangement, we are committed to supporting a healthy work–life balance through our wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, business, or client needs. We will always be transparent about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered Proven experience designing, developing, and supporting production-grade applications using .NET 10 (MVC/API), C#, Entity Framework, and XUnit Hands-on expertise building modern frontend applications with Angular 19 or higher Strong background in cloud-native architecture and operations on Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Functions, WebJobs, Application Insights, Azure SQL, Storage, Event Grid, and Azure AI Search A performance engineering mindset, with demonstrated success identifying, diagnosing, and resolving systemic application and data bottlenecks Security-first development experience, including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Managed Identities, and routine code and Azure security reviews 5+ years of recent, hands-on software development experience, delivering enterprise-scale solutions 2+ years of people or technical leadership experience, mentoring engineers and guiding teams toward successful delivery Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, building CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders These will help you stand out Experience modernizing or scaling legacy systems to cloud-native architectures Deep knowledge of Azure observability, monitoring, and incident response best practices A passion for engineering excellence, clean code, and continuous improvement Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences Salary and Other Compensation: Applicants will be accepted till 3/30/2026 Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $110K - $128K 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 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 (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. 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. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. 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.

Salary : $110,000 - $128,000