Senior Technical Consultant – Application & Data EngineeringCognizant • Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Senior Technical Consultant – Application & Data Engineering
Cognizant
- Montgomery, Alabama, United States
- Montgomery, Alabama, United States
About
This position is ideal for someone who brings both technical leadership and strong execution skills, including experience guiding offshore teams, implementing best‑practice engineering processes, and ensuring high‑quality, defect‑free delivery.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance application front‑end interfaces using Angular 6+ or other modern UI frameworks.
Build and maintain backend services using
C#, .NET Framework 4+, .NET Core, ASP.NET, WebAPI
and related technologies.
Develop and optimize database components including
PL/SQL procedures, functions, triggers
and SQL Server objects.
Apply strong knowledge of
design patterns
and engineering best practices to create scalable, maintainable solutions.
Debug, analyze, and enhance existing application extensions and propose effective design improvements.
Review and update detailed design documents, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
Create, update, and review
unit test cases
to ensure high‑quality, defect‑free deliverables.
Analyze and resolve defects raised in
JIRA , ensuring timely closure and root‑cause analysis.
Ensure 100% adherence to engineering processes and deliverables.
Collaborate with onshore/offshore teams and contribute to Agile ceremonies.
Support data integration, ETL processes, and reporting needs using
SSIS, SSRS, Power BI
and related tools.
Provide technical leadership, including mentoring and guiding offshore team members.
Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Pleasanton, CA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.
Qualifications
12+ years
of experience in application development and solution design.
Strong hands‑on experience with:
C#, .NET 8+, .NET Core, ASP.NET, WebAPI
Entity Framework / EF Core
Angular 6+ , Vue.js, React, or similar UI frameworks
SQL Server
and
Oracle PL/SQL
Experience with
Azure DevOps , CI/CD pipelines, Agile/Scrum methodology.
Strong understanding of
design patterns , architectural principles, and debugging complex systems.
Experience with
logging frameworks
such as ELMAH.
Experience with
background job schedulers
like Hangfire.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to interpret requirements, translate them into technical designs, and deliver high‑quality solutions.
Desired Experience
15+ years
of combined experience across SQL Server development, database architecture, and enterprise application engineering.
5+ years
as a SQL Database Administrator, including migration, DR, performance tuning, and security assessments.
Experience incorporating
AI tools / copilots
into development workflows.
Proven ability to
build and manage offshore teams
of up to 8 members.
Deep expertise in RDBMS concepts: normalization, indexing strategies, stored procedures, triggers, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
Strong ETL experience using
SSIS , including C# script components, event handlers, and error‑handling frameworks.
Experience creating enterprise reports using
SSRS
and
Power BI .
Hands‑on experience migrating legacy DTS/SSIS packages and SQL Server versions.
Experience with OLAP cubes, data source views, named queries, and Analysis Services deployments.
Proficiency with tools such as
Jira, Confluent, MS Project, Visio
and other productivity applications.
Healthcare domain knowledge is a plus.
Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $89,100 to $140,500 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.
Benefits
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
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.
Remember: this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
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Languages
- English
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