Frontier Engineer (.NET, React & Azure)

Frontier Engineer (.NET, React & Azure)

About the role

As a Frontier Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering secure, scalable, and innovative cloud-based applications that enhance digital experiences within the cards and payments ecosystem. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, quality engineers, and technology teams to build modern solutions using Azure, .NET, React, and emerging GenAI technologies.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Azure that meet enterprise standards for performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop modern web applications using React and ASP.NET Web APIs to deliver intuitive, accessible, and customer-centric digital experiences.
• Build and maintain secure backend services using .NET and .NET Core while promoting clean architecture, maintainability, and operational excellence.
• Leverage GenAI tools such as Claude and Devin to improve engineering productivity, automate routine development activities, and enhance solution quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that support cards and payments products while maintaining compliance and customer trust.

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 in Plano Texas, requiring attendance at a client or Cognizant office as needed. 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

• 8 to 12 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications using .NET and .NET Core.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native application architecture.
• Proven expertise developing ASP.NET Web APIs, distributed services, and enterprise integration solutions.
• Advanced experience building front-end applications with React, including performance optimization and component-based design.
• Practical experience applying modern engineering practices such as code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and secure software development.
• Working knowledge of cards and payments technologies, transaction processing, authorization flows, and related compliance considerations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience working in hybrid and distributed team environments.

These will help you stand out

• Experience leveraging GenAI technologies, including Claude, Devin, or similar AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience optimizing large-scale, customer-facing applications for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or equivalent cloud certifications.
• Additional certifications related to .NET, React, cloud engineering, or software architecture.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices across development teams.

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.

  **Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**

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.