The Company
Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Cognizant Consulting
At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Architect with strong DevOps expertise to support digital transformation across the UK public sector. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, is hands-on with cloud technologies, and can operate both strategically and tactically. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS cloud solutions.
- Lead DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure automation, and monitoring.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.
- Drive cloud adoption and DevOps transformation initiatives across public sector projects.
- Ensure compliance with UK public sector regulations and security standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end cloud-native solutions.
- Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices in cloud and DevOps.
- Take initiative in identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Several years of hands-on experience with AWS architecture and services.
- Strong DevOps background with experience in automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
- Proficiency with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS).
- Solid understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience working in or with UK public sector organizations.
- Active UK Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives forward.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; a true team player.
Desirable Qualifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
Other employment-related information
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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While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients.