Cognizant

Application Support & Development Engineer - .NET / SQL Server / Web API / Azure

Cognizant
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13 hours ago
Halifax, CanadaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, SQL Server, and Azure services.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, incidents, service requests, defects, and recurring problems through root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
  • Design, develop, and support RESTful APIs, backend services, SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects.
  • Support application deployments, releases, patching, monitoring, environment maintenance, and technology lifecycle management.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools, maintain technical documentation and support runbooks, and participate in code reviews, testing, and Agile ceremonies.
  • Coordinate with application, infrastructure, database, cloud, and security teams while providing status updates, escalations, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in application development, maintenance, and production support using Microsoft technologies.
  • Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and SQL Server, including query optimization and performance tuning.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure App Services, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, and cloud-based application support.
  • Experience managing incidents, requests, defects, and operational support through ticketing platforms.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, release management, application security, vulnerability remediation, software upgrades, and lifecycle management.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, communication, independent-working, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Preferred qualifications include healthcare, insurance, or enterprise application experience; ServiceNow or similar ITSM knowledge; PowerShell, C#, or Python automation; API integrations; Docker; Kubernetes; SonarQube; security scanning tools; Azure certifications; and hybrid cloud experience.

Benefits

  • Remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada, subject to project and business requirements.
  • Wellbeing programs and benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
  • Eligible for a discretionary annual performance-based bonus.

Tech Stack

AzureC#DockerGitKubernetesMicrosoft SQL Server.NETPowerShellPythonSonarQube

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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