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 is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
This role does not support visa-dependent candidates, either now or in the foreseeable future.
Agentic AI Engineer (Azure AI & Integration)
Location: Canada - Toronto (Onshore) / Hybrid
Experience
5+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Agentic AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy next-generation AI-powered solutions leveraging Azure AI services, enterprise integrations, and cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building intelligent agent-based applications that can reason, orchestrate workflows, integrate with enterprise systems, and deliver business outcomes through Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) patterns.
This role requires a strong background in backend engineering, API development, Azure cloud services, DevOps, and Generative AI technologies such as Azure OpenAI and AI Foundry.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop Agentic AI solutions using Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry, and enterprise AI services.
- Build scalable microservices and REST APIs using Node.js.
- Develop AI-powered workflows capable of reasoning, task orchestration, and external tool integration.
- Integrate AI agents with enterprise platforms including ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Graph, and other third-party systems.
- Implement Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) patterns, governance controls, and auditability mechanisms.
- Design secure and scalable cloud-native architectures using Azure services.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product teams to translate business requirements into AI-driven solutions.
- Build CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments using GitHub Actions.
- Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Azure Entra ID.
- Ensure solution performance, security, observability, and operational excellence.
- Contribute to AI engineering standards, reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices.
Required Skills
Azure & AI
- Azure OpenAI Service
- Azure AI Foundry / AI Services
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Workflow Orchestration
- Agentic AI Design Patterns
- Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Implementation
- LLM Integration and Evaluation
Backend Development
- Node.js
- REST API Development
- Microservices Architecture
- API Security and Governance
- Event-Driven Architecture
Azure Cloud
- Azure App Service
- Azure Blob Storage
- Azure Key Vault
- Azure API Management (APIM)
- Azure Entra ID
- Application Monitoring & Logging
Integration
- Microsoft Graph APIs
- ServiceNow APIs
- Jira APIs
- Third-Party Enterprise Integrations
- Webhooks & Event-based Integrations
DevOps
- GitHub Actions
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Git Branching Strategies
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep preferred)
- Automated Testing & Deployment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-agent architectures and AI orchestration frameworks.
- Experience building enterprise copilots and AI assistants.
- Familiarity with RAG, vector databases, and knowledge retrieval patterns.
- Experience in insurance, banking, or regulated industry environments.
- Azure certifications and AI-related certifications are highly desirable.
Application Accepted: 8/26/2026
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
The annual salary for this position is between $11000 - $125,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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 la
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
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.
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.
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