**.NET Architect ( Payment provider domain) On-site** We are seeking a highly experienced .NET Architect specializing in the payment provider domain to join our diverse team. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a strong background in SQL Server, C#, React JS, SQL Azure, JavaScript, and the .NET Framework. This is a On-site work model with day shifts and no travel required. The role involves leading software development projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and contributing to the company's innovative solutions. **Location:** **Seattle - WA USA,** **On-site** **Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship** **Responsibilities** + **Team Leadership:** Lead and mentor engineers, providing technical guidance and encouraging continuous learning and growth. + **Service Development:** Design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise services and microservices for digital payments infrastructure. + **Engineering Practices:** Drive modern software engineering practices through design reviews. + **System Design:** Work on system design, conduct code reviews, and leverage data/telemetry for decision-making. + **Service Quality:** Ensure services are well-defined, modularized, reusable, secure, reliable, diagnosable, and actively supervised. + **Testing and Integration:** Enhance test coverage, prioritize integration tests, and resolve issues. + **Code Readiness:** Ensure code is testable, portable, monitorable, reliable, and maintainable. + **Multi-functional Collaboration:** Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to implement scalable and reliable digital payment solutions. + **Technical Analysis:** Conduct technical analysis, identify areas for improvement, and recommend innovative solutions. + **DevOps Collaboration:** Work with DevOps teams for smooth deployment and operation of services. + **Data-driven Focus:** Address business needs through a data-driven approach. **Qualifications** + 15 + years of experience IN Strong C#/.net skills required. Coding exercise will be provided in the interview. + Strong Azure Architecture / product experience, mainly in Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, etc., + Payment Gateway / Payment provider domain experience. Must be having good knowledge in security standards like EMV, managing wallets, security vaults, etc., and must have integrated 3rd party payment systems. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications will be accepted until May 30th, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $138K – $162K 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. Why Choose Cognizant? Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies. If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you! Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law. **About Cognizant:** Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space. **www.cognizant.com** NASDAQ: CTSH **\#ind123** Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.