Role purpose
This role is intended for senior engineers who can independently troubleshoot complex production issues, improve stability through automation and guide junior support resources.
What the candidate will be expected to do
Own deeper technical triage across OS, database, batch, middleware/application logs, observability and platform dependencies.
Design and enhance automation scripts for recurring support tasks, health checks, log extraction, alert enrichment and manual process reduction.
Lead problem analysis, trend identification and preventative actions for recurring incidents.
Support containerized or modernized environments where Docker/Kubernetes are part of the production or transformation landscape.
Support RBC communication surveillance and related upstream / downstream applications through incident triage, root-cause analysis and service restoration.
Maintain production stability through monitoring, alert analysis, capacity awareness, runbook execution and risk escalation.
Work with CTB, RTB, vendor and cross-functional technology teams to support production fixes, enhancements, transition readiness and release/change activities.
Use Jira and Confluence to maintain traceability of incidents, problems, changes, risks, user stories, knowledge articles and operational procedures.
Must-have skills for shortlisting
Minimum 5 to 8 years of infrastructure/application production support experience, preferably in banking, capital markets or regulated technology.
Strong scripting depth in at least one language with ability to write, maintain and troubleshoot automation scripts independently.
Ability to write and optimize SQL queries, investigate database-related production issues and work with DBAs when deeper administration is required.
Hands-on experience in ITIL-based Incident, Problem and Change Management in production environments.
Strong operating system exposure across Linux / Unix / RHEL and Windows, with ability to troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues.
Scripting capability in at least one relevant language, preferably Bash, Python, PowerShell, Perl or batch scripting, with evidence of automation or support tooling.
Working knowledge of relational databases such as MS SQL and/or Sybase, including query execution, query writing and production issue investigation.
Experience using enterprise monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, ITRS Geneos, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Nagios, ELK or Grafana.
Ability to document support procedures, incident notes, change records and runbooks using Jira and Confluence or equivalent tools.
Banking, financial services, capital markets or regulated production support exposure.
Preferred / nice-to-have skills
Exposure to communication surveillance, conduct surveillance or regulatory surveillance platforms such as Smarsh Enterprise Conduct, Csurv or Theta Lake.
Experience with batch scheduling tools such as BMC Control-M, Autosys or Tidal.
Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes, especially troubleshooting deployed containers or supporting application platforms in production.
Understanding of sales tooling, CRM, trading or capital markets technology workflows.
Experience supporting disaster recovery, resilience testing, configuration management and production readiness reviews.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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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.
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.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but 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.
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