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Google ADK Engineer (GCX / DevOps)

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Google ADK Engineer (GCX / DevOps)

About the Role

We are looking for a Google ADK Engineer with a strong DevOps foundation to design, automate, and operate cloud-native platforms that power AI-driven customer experiences. In this role, you will combine deep Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and CI/CD expertise with hands-on experience in AI agents and conversational AI. You will build and maintain the pipelines, infrastructure, and deployment frameworks that bring agentic AI solutions from development into production reliably and at scale.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications and AI/agent-based solutions on GCP.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment orchestration using DevOps tooling and infrastructure-as-code practices.
  • Develop, deploy, and support AI agents and agentic workflows using the Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) and related GCP services.
  • Integrate AI-driven workflows with cloud-native applications, APIs, and backend systems.
  • Implement and support conversational AI and customer experience solutions, including CXAS and Dialogflow.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance, reliability, security, and cost of cloud and AI workloads.
  • Establish best practices for release management, environment promotion, observability, and incident response.
  • Collaborate with developers, architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Document architectures, processes, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or a similar role.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
  • Proven expertise in developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps tools, automation, and deployment orchestration.
  • Experience with AI/agentic solutions, AI agents, or conversational AI platforms.
  • Knowledge of integrating AI-driven workflows with cloud-native applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CXAS, Dialogflow, or similar customer experience and conversational AI technologies.

Nice to Have

  • Experience building, deploying, or supporting agent-based AI solutions.
  • Exposure to GenAI, chatbots, or customer experience platforms.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $95,00– $125,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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