Application Support & Development Engineer -.NET / SQL Server / Web API / Azure
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Job description
About the Position
We are seeking a versatile Application Support & Development Engineer with strong hands-on experience in.NET, SQL Server, Web API, and Microsoft Azure. This is not a traditional development-only role. The position combines application development, production support, operational maintenance, ticket-driven work, and technology lifecycle management across our application landscape.
Date published: Oct. 09 2026
Location: Halifax / Canada
Job category: Technology & Engineering
Work model: Work from Home
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using C#,.NET Framework,.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, SQL Server, and Azure services.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues while ensuring service availability and stability.
- Handle ticket-based work including incidents, service requests, defects, changes, and maintenance activities.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring problems.
- Design, develop, and support RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Create and optimize SQL Server queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects.
- Support application deployments, releases, patching, and environment maintenance activities.
- Participate in Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) initiatives, including upgrades, remediation, and end-of-life transitions.
- Support vulnerability remediation and security compliance efforts in partnership with infrastructure and security teams.
- Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Monitor application and Azure resource health and proactively address issues.
- Maintain technical documentation, support runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge articles.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide timely communication, status updates, escalation management, and stakeholder coordination.
- Take end-to-end ownership of incidents, service requests, defects, and enhancement activities.
- Balance development work with production support, troubleshooting, operational maintenance, and documentation.
- Work across multiple applications and technologies based on account priorities.
- Collaborate effectively with application, infrastructure, database, cloud, and security teams.
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, and Web API.
- Strong proficiency in SQL Server, including complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-based application support.
- Experience with Azure App Services, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, and monitoring tools.
- Experience managing incidents, requests, defects, and operational support activities through ticketing platforms.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across application, API, database, and cloud environments.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and release management processes.
- Understanding of application security, vulnerability remediation, software upgrades, and lifecycle management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to support both project development and operational priorities.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, or enterprise-scale applications.
- Knowledge of ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms.
- Experience with automation using PowerShell, C#, Python, or similar scripting technologies.
- Exposure to microservices architecture and API integrations.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, SonarQube, and security scanning tools.
- Microsoft Azure certifications are preferred.
- Experience supporting applications hosted in hybrid cloud environments.
We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging between CAD 75,000 – 95,000 per year.
- Discretionary annual performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
About the Company
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 follow us on Twitter.
Things to Know Before You Apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: 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, provincial, or local laws.
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