Software Engineer (.NET / Angular)

About the role

As a Software Engineer (.NET / Angular), you will make an impact by designing, building, and enhancing scalable healthcare technology solutions that support government healthcare programs. You will be a valued member of the TriZetto Healthcare Government Solutions engineering team, working closely with product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver high‑quality, modern applications that improve outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance software features using .NET C#, SQL Server, and Angular to support large‑scale healthcare platforms
• Build and support distributed, service‑oriented, and cloud‑native applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
• Implement modern deployment practices, including containerization and orchestration technologies, as part of CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to engineering standards
• Collaborate with cross‑functional technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective, scalable solutions

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 or 5 days per week in a Cognizant office in New Jersey. 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 and may change based on project, business, or client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.

Requirements

Required

• Strong hands‑on experience developing applications with .NET C#
• Proficiency in SQL Server and relational database design
• Experience building modern front‑end applications using Angular
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and service‑oriented architectures
• Experience working with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms

These will help you stand out

• Exposure to cloud‑native development practices and modern software architectures
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting coding best practices
• Familiarity with AI‑powered development tools to improve productivity and delivery speed
• Experience working in healthcare, government, or highly regulated environments
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams

Salary and Other Compensation

• Applicants will be accepted till 3/28/2026
• 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 $90 – $105K 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

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 and enable you to bring new and exciting ideas to this role.