About the role
We are seeking a Technical Agile Coach with a strong background in DevSecOps, Cloud, or AI/ML to drive agile adoption, engineering excellence, and technical transformation across teams. This role requires a unique blend of coaching acumen, hands-on technical expertise, and strategic guidance to help our teams deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions.
In this role, you will:
Agile Coaching:
- Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on Lean-Agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, LPM), and mindset.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, workshops, and agile maturity assessments.
- Drive Agile at scale using SAFe, LeSS, or similar frameworks.
Technical Enablement:
- Guide engineering teams on implementing DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, IaC, SAST/DAST, and automated security testing. (or)
- Provide hands-on support or advisory on Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) architecture, deployment pipelines, and cloud-native development. (or)
- Support AI/ML model lifecycle management, MLOps practices, and responsible AI frameworks (if AI/ML is the focus).
Transformation & Strategy:
- Collaborate with technology leaders to align agile practices with business goals.
- Lead communities of practice and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build metrics and dashboards to track flow, quality, and value delivery.
Mentoring & Training:
- Mentor engineers and architects on agile technical practices like TDD, BDD, pair programming, trunk-based development.
- Provide training on Agile, DevOps/DevSecOps, Cloud engineering, or AI/ML pipelines as required.
Work model:
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring four days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
What you need to have to be considered
Agile Coaching:
- ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
- Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Agile Coach
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC)
DevSecOps:
- Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
- DevOps Institute certifications (DevSecOps Foundation, DevOps Leader)
Cloud:
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer / Solutions Architect – Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
AI/ML:
- TensorFlow Developer Certificate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
These will help you stand out
- Familiarity with Team Topologies, DORA metrics, or Value Stream Management (VSM).
- Exposure to compliance and security practices in regulated environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence without authority and lead by example.
- Growth mindset with a passion for learning and coaching.
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.
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $98,853-158,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
La communauté Cognizant :
Nous sommes une équipe de professionnels dont les membres s'apprécient et se soutiennent mutuellement. Nos collaborateurs sont les garants d'un lieu de travail dynamique, collaboratif et inclusif où chacun peut s'épanouir.
- Cognizant est une communauté mondiale qui compte plus de 300 000+ collaborateurs dans le monde entier.
- Nous ne nous contentons pas de rêver de façons idéales, nous apportons des améliorations concrêtes
- Nous prenons soin de nos collaborateurs, de nos clients, de notre entreprise, de nos communautés et du climat, en faisant ce qui est juste.
- Nous favorisons un environnement innovant où vous pouvez construire le plan de carrière qui vous convient.
À propos de nous :
Cognizant est l’un des leaders mondiaux des services professionnels. Nous transformons les modèles commerciaux, opérationnels et technologiques de nos clients pour les adapter à l’ère numérique. Notre approche consultative, basée sur une connaissance sectorielle, aide nos clients à concevoir, développer et gérer des entreprises plus innovantes et plus efficaces. Basée aux États-Unis, Cognizant (membre du NASDAQ-100 et l’un des meilleurs employeurs du monde en 2024 selon Forbes) figure régulièrement parmi les entreprises les plus admirées au monde. Découvrez comment Cognizant aide ses clients à garder une longueur d’avance grâce au numérique sur le site www.cognizant.com.
Cognizant est un employeur soucieux de l'égalité des chances entre candidats. Votre candidature sera étudiée indépendamment de votre race, couleur, sexe, religion, croyances, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine, handicap, informations génétiques, grossesse, statut d'ancien militaire ou de toute autre critère jugé discriminant par les lois européennes ou françaises.
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Mentions légales :
Les informations relatives à la rémunération du poste à pourvoir dépendent de la date de publication de l’offre de poste. Cognizant se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, sous réserve des lois applicables.
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