Job description

About the role As a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes & Terraform , you will make an impact by building and optimizing secure, scalable, and automated cloud deployment platforms. You will be a valued member of the technology team and work collaboratively with development, quality engineering, architecture, and operations teams to improve software delivery and platform reliability. In this role, you will: • Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support fast, reliable, and automated application deployments. • Manage and support Kubernetes environments, ensuring the availability, scalability, and performance of containerized applications. • Implement GitOps deployment practices using Argo CD to enable consistent, secure, and automated releases. • Build automation scripts and operational tools using Python and PowerShell. • Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices. • Monitor application and infrastructure health, proactively resolving performance, deployment, and reliability issues. • Troubleshoot production and infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions. • Apply security, compliance, and operational governance standards across DevOps platforms while maintaining technical documentation and runbooks. 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 United States. 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. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered • 10+ years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines. • Strong experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices. • Experience managing Kubernetes -based container environments. • Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell and Python . • Experience with GitHub -based source control, branching, and deployment workflows. • Hands-on experience implementing GitOps practices using Argo CD . • Experience troubleshooting cloud infrastructure, application deployments, and production issues. • Knowledge of DevOps security controls, compliance requirements, and operational governance. These will help you stand out • Experience supporting healthcare technology platforms in a DevOps environment. • Experience with Azure Integration Services and Azure API Management. • Knowledge of middleware platforms and cloud-based integration architectures. • Working knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks. • Experience driving platform reliability, automation, and DevOps maturity initiatives. 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 as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 to $140,000 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 • 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 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. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. 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.

Requirements

Must-haves

Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support fast, reliable, and automated application deployments.
Manage and support Kubernetes environments, ensuring the availability, scalability, and performance of containerized applications.
Implement GitOps deployment practices using Argo CD to enable consistent, secure, and automated releases.
Build automation scripts and operational tools using Python and PowerShell.
Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Monitor application and infrastructure health, proactively resolving performance, deployment, and reliability issues.
Troubleshoot production and infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions.
Apply security, compliance, and operational governance standards across DevOps platforms while maintaining technical documentation and runbooks.
What you need to have to be considered
10+ years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
Strong experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Experience managing Kubernetes -based container environments.
Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell and Python .
Experience with GitHub -based source control, branching, and deployment workflows.
Hands-on experience implementing GitOps practices using Argo CD .
Experience troubleshooting cloud infrastructure, application deployments, and production issues.
Knowledge of DevOps security controls, compliance requirements, and operational governance.
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting healthcare technology platforms in a DevOps environment.
Experience with Azure Integration Services and Azure API Management.
Knowledge of middleware platforms and cloud-based integration architectures.
Working knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
Experience driving platform reliability, automation, and DevOps maturity initiatives.
Salary and Other Compensation

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Dental

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401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave