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AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place to Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as an AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer.

Job Summary

Job Description:

These Systems and Infrastructure roles support the backbone of an organization's technology environment, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance across platforms and networks Roles like Platform Engineer and Systems Engineer 1 focus on building and maintaining robust infrastructure, while Network Engineer I ensures seamless connectivity and network security. Senior Operations Engineers and Application Support I specialists address system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide operational! support to keep critical applications and services running smoothly.


Skillset

  • Application Infrastructure Design and implementation:

a. Strong understanding of infrastructure design patterns and best practices.

b. Ability to design infrastructure for scalable, resilient, and secure applications.

c. Experience in supporting RESTful APIs and event-driven workflows.

d. Experience in microservices architecture and container technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

e. Experience in serverless architectures with focus on Lambda.

f. Experience in database technologies with focus on RDS PostgreSQL and MongoDB 2.

  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

a. Proficiency with Git and managing complex Git workflows.

b. Experience with branching strategies and merge conflict resolution.

c. Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines with focus on GitHub Actions.

d. Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.

e. Understanding of deployment strategies (e.g., blue-green, canary releases).

  • Cloud Platforms:

a. Experience with cloud technologies with focus on AWS.

b. Knowledge of cloud-native application design and deployment.

c. Proficiency in cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

d. Understanding of automated infrastructure provisioning and management.

  • Security:

a. Knowledge of security best practices within CI/CD pipelines and application architecture.

b. Experience with security scanning and compliance tools.

  • Advanced English.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience.

Why Cognizant?

Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide

Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans

Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package

Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies

We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment

We invest in people and their wellbeing.

We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger!

Join us now!

#BeCognizant #IntuitionEngineered

About us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high-caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

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 apply, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
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.

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