About the Role
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-native DevOps solutions that accelerate software delivery, improve system reliability, and drive operational excellence. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with development, quality assurance, operations, and business stakeholders to streamline deployments, enhance platform performance, and support scalable enterprise solutions.
In This Role, You Will:
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate code integration, testing, and deployment processes, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery.
- Implement and manage cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to support consistent, scalable, and secure deployments.
- Partner with development, QA, and operations teams to improve release cycles, reduce deployment risks, and strengthen collaboration.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application and infrastructure performance to ensure high availability and operational efficiency.
- Drive automation initiatives and champion DevOps best practices across the organization.
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 the 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.
Work Authorization
*Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future*
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
- Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Hands-on experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Experience automating software delivery pipelines in enterprise environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, scripting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience implementing cloud security and governance best practices.
- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability platforms.
- Experience supporting large-scale, customer-facing applications.
- AWS, Azure, Terraform, or DevOps-related certifications.
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.
Applications will be accepted by: September 25, 2026.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $63,000 - $99,500 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits, subject to eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
- Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
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.
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
- Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
