Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: London (2–3 days per week on-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud-based solutions using AWS. You will play a key role in driving DevOps best practices, ensuring efficient deployment pipelines, and optimising cloud infrastructure to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform DevOps services on scalable cloud architectures using AWS services to meet business requirements.
Oversee deployment and management of AWS resources, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
Provide technical guidance and support to teams in effectively utilising AWS services.
Monitor and optimise cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines using AWS DevOps tools.
Ensure data security and compliance through implementation of AWS security best practices and governance.
Analyse and resolve complex technical issues and production incidents related to AWS services and infrastructure.
Conduct regular performance tuning and capacity planning to support system scalability and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve deployment processes and system performance.
Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers on AWS technologies and DevOps best practices.
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch, etc.)
Proven experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and compliance
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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.
Disclaimer:
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.