Generative AI & MLOps (AWS, Jenkins)
Location: Hybrid (Chicago, IL)
Experience: 8–12 years
About Cognizant
Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences. We combine deep industry expertise with AI, cloud, and digital capabilities to deliver measurable outcomes for global enterprises.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Platform Architect to design and deliver scalable, production-grade Generative AI and MLOps solutions on AWS.
You will define architectures, drive best practices, and enable enterprise-wide adoption of AI platforms that deliver measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities
(Unchanged – already aligned well)
- End-to-end AI/ML architecture design
- MLOps implementation and lifecycle management
- CI/CD automation with Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline
- Generative AI productionization and governance
- Observability, security, and compliance
- Stakeholder collaboration and innovation leadership
Required Qualifications
(Unchanged)
- 8–12 years in AI/ML engineering or architecture
- Strong Jenkins + AWS DevOps expertise
- Experience with AWS ML services and MLOps
- Understanding of ML concepts and production systems
Preferred Qualifications
(Unchanged)
- Generative AI experience
- IaC, containerization, microservices
- Strong stakeholder communication
Certifications (Preferred)
- AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
Compensation
- Base Salary Range: $140,000 – $150,000 per year
- The final salary will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.
- This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses and incentive compensation.
Benefits
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term career growth:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, life insurance, disability coverage
- Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave
- Learning & Development: Access to continuous learning platforms, certifications, and career advancement programs
- Flexible Work Model: Hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance
- Employee Programs: Wellness initiatives, employee resource groups, and recognition programs
Why Join Cognizant?
- Work on cutting-edge Generative AI initiatives
- Collaborate with global enterprise clients
- Accelerate your career in a high-growth innovation space
- Be part of a culture that values inclusion, diversity, and impact
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.
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