.Net Technical Lead w/ Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Oct 25, 2026 · 1d ago
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Remote
Full-time
Lead/Staff
$142K–$211K
8+ years exp
Job description
.Net Technical Lead w/ Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (Remote)
About the role
As a . Net Technical Lead w/ Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , you will play a key role in designing, building, and delivering scalable cloud-based solutions that support critical business initiatives. You will provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver innovative, secure, and high-quality solutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong .Net and GCP expertise with technical leadership experience and a passion for driving engineering excellence in a collaborative environment.
In this role, you will:
· Provide hands-on technical leadership for.NET/C# applications, APIs, and microservices deployed in a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment.
Partner with business, product, and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with architecture and engineering best practices.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout project execution.
• Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and product teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, architecture standards, and CI/CD automation.
• Design secure, highly available, and resilient enterprise applications.
• Support cloud transformation, modernization, and application migration initiatives.
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Promote Agile delivery methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Contribute to solution architecture, technical roadmaps, and strategic technology decisions.
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 city, state. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
What you need to have to be considered
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Developer, or similar leadership role.
• 8+ years of Strong hands-on experience with .NET/C# application development, including backend services, REST APIs, and microservices, combined with technical leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and cloud-native application development.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and modern engineering methodologies.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
These will help you stand out
• Active Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certification(s).
• Experience with .NET technologies.
• Experience with Angular and modern front-end frameworks.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging cloud technologies.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience with containerization and cloud automation technologies.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until October 30 th 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 to $141,500 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: 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
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
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.
Additional employment information
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.
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.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
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Dental
Vision
401(K)
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave