Senior DevOps Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team supporting U.S.Bancorp. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and DevSecOps practices. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure while driving automation and operational excellence across the software development lifecycle.
Work Model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring associates to work onsite 2-3 days per week at a client office in one of the following locations:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Brookfield, WI
- Irving, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- Columbus, OH
- Chicago, IL
The remaining workdays may be performed remotely, subject to project, client, and business requirements. The working arrangement for this role may change based on project, client, and business needs.
Work Authorization
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps.
- Build and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure platforms.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and related automation tools.
- Deploy, administer, and optimize containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, and PowerShell to improve operational efficiencies.
- Integrate security scanning, compliance controls, and DevSecOps best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Datadog, ELK, and Prometheus.
- Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and application performance issues across complex enterprise environments.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Hands-on expertise with CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation.
- Proven experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
- Extensive experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms such as Splunk, Grafana, Datadog, ELK, or Prometheus.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications within regulated environments, preferably financial services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing DevSecOps frameworks and security automation.
- Knowledge of payments, cards, transaction processing, or banking platforms.
- AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, or related cloud certifications.
- Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until 12/15/2026.
The annual salary for this position is $62,500 - $112,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Programs and Employee Resource Groups
- Training, Certification, and Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Programs, where applicable
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