Senior .NET Engineer (Platform Team) Job Cigna

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Cigna is hiring a Senior .NET Engineer to join their Platform Team in Nairobi. The role involves backend development with .NET and hands-on DevOps/IaC experience in an on-premises Windows Server environment. Application deadline is 17/07/2026.

• 5-7+ years of experience required
• Strong .NET and DevOps skills needed
• Works in on-premises Windows Server environment
• Opportunity to build shared services for multiple product teams

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Job Title: Senior .NET Engineer (Platform Team) Date Posted: 10/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Management Employer: Cigna Industry: IT Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 17/07/2026 Summary: Looking for an IT job in Kenya? Cigna is hiring a Senior .NET Engineer (Platform Team) skilled in backend development, .NET Framework, system architecture, and API integration. Job Overview You will apply deep expertise in modern .NET development while working within a platform team that builds shared services and tooling used across multiple product teams. You’ll operate in a predominantly on-premises Windows Server environment, contributing to reliable, scalable systems while supporting a gradual evolution toward hybrid/cloud solutions. Important: This role requires both strong .NET engineering and hands-on DevOps/IaC experience. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using .NET (ASP.NET Core) Develop and optimize data access layers using Entity Framework Core Own services end-to-end: architecture, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for application and environment provisioning Work extensively with on-premises Windows Server environments, including deployment and runtime management on virtual machines Collaborate with product and delivery teams to create reusable technical solutions Contribute to improving engineering standards, automation, and system reliability Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field. 5–7+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong backend focus Deep hands-on experience with .NET technologies, including: ASP.NET Core (Web APIs) and Entity Framework Core Proven experience building and maintaining production-grade backend systems Hands-on DevOps experience , including: CI/CD pipeline implementation and management and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or similar Solid experience working in on-premises environments (Windows Server) Working knowledge of Agile practices (e.g., sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, stand-ups) Experience with Git-based version control Nice to Have Experience with hybrid or cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure) Exposure to SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Experience building shared platforms or internal developer tooling Key Expectations Strong engineering depth in .NET combined with practical DevOps/IaC capability Comfortable working across application code and infrastructure layers Ability to deliver in structured Agile environments Experience supporting and evolving on-premise enterprise systems How to Apply Click here to apply Browse Related Jobs: Service Management Team Leader Job Standard Bank,… Software Engineer Job Standard Bank, Nairobi, Kenya AI/ML Engineer Job Apenia MFB, Nairobi, Kenya OpenShift Implementation Engineer Job Sybyl Nairobi, Kenya 🎯 Applying for This Job? Don’t Send a Generic CV. Don’t send the same CV to every job/employer. Have our recruitment team customize your CV to match the requirements of this specific job and improve your chances of getting an interview. Customise My CV For This Job . ⭐ 5-Star Reviews . Job Seeker Testimonials: Professionals Who Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing Since 2011, Kenyan professionals have trusted Corporate Staffing Services to help them secure employment with leading employers in Kenya and beyond. Read testimonials from candidates who have experienced our recruitment process firsthand and successfully gotten hired through our recruitment services. You Could Be Our Next Success Story . Read How They Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing GET A JOB FASTER! Applying for a Specific Job? Our recruiters will customise your CV to match the employer's requirements so you can get shortlisted. Customise My CV Used AI to Write Your CV but Not Getting Interviews? Get A FREE CV review and CV Upgrade, plus 3 months job search support from our recruitment team. Contact us today for Free CV Review Do You Have An Upcoming Interview? Get assistance from our experienced HR recruiters. Talk to our team for Interview Preparation & Coaching Browse Top Job Categories Accounting Jobs Administration Jobs Audit Jobs Banking Jobs Communication Jobs Credit Control Jobs Customer Service Jobs Director Jobs Driver Jobs Engineer Jobs Finance Jobs Graphic Designer Jobs Health & Safety Jobs Hotel Jobs Human Resource Jobs Information Technology Jobs Internships Jobs Journalism Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Media Jobs NGO Jobs Procurement Jobs Public Relations Jobs Quality Control Jobs Quantity Surveyor Jobs Sales & Marketing Jobs Quantity Surveyor Jobs Technician Jobs Tours & Travel Jobs Employer Testimonials Trusted by Leading Employers In Kenya For Recruitment & HR Services. We have recruited for leading organisations in Kenya such as Safaricom Sacco, UN Women, Nivea, Weetabix, Kimfay, Sup