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.
A comunidade Cognizant:
Somos uma equipe de alto calibre que aprecia e apoia uns aos outros. Nosso pessoal defende um local de trabalho enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo, onde todos possam prosperar.
- A Cognizant é uma comunidade global com mais de 300,000 funcionários em todo o mundo.
- Não sonhamos apenas com um caminho melhor – nós fazemos acontecer.
- Cuidamos de nossas pessoas, clientes, empresa, comunidades e clima fazendo o que é certo.
- Promovemos um ambiente inovador onde você pode construir o plano de carreira certo para você.
Quem somos:
A Cognizant é uma das principais empresas de serviços profissionais do mundo, transformando os modelos de negócios, operação e tecnologia dos clientes para a era digital. Nossa abordagem consultiva exclusiva baseada no setor ajuda os clientes a visualizar, construir e administrar negócios mais inovadores e eficientes. Com sede nos EUA, a Cognizant (membro do NASDAQ-100 e uma das Melhores Empregadoras do Mundo da Forbes 2024) é consistentemente listada entre as empresas mais admiradas do mundo. Saiba como a Cognizant ajuda os clientes a liderar com o digital em nosso site.
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Disclaimer:
As informações de compensação são precisas a partir da data desta publicação. A Cognizant se reserva o direito de modificar essas informações a qualquer momento, sujeito à lei aplicável.
Os candidatos podem ser obrigados a comparecer a entrevistas presenciais ou por videoconferência. Além disso, os candidatos podem ser obrigados a apresentar seu documento de identificação emitido pelo estado ou governo atual durante cada entrevista.
Embora nosso sistema permita a candidatura em todos os idiomas, o(s) idioma(s) e o(s) nível(is) de proficiência exigidos para o trabalho variam. No entanto, é necessário um nível básico de inglês para fins de comunicação em toda a empresa.