Job Summary
The Principal Infra Developer role focuses on designing and automating robust infrastructure solutions using scripting and orchestration tools to improve operational efficiency and reliability. The role involves building secure integrations across platforms and services while supporting hybrid working models and rotational shifts for a global enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable infrastructure automation solutions using Powershell and Unix shell scripting to enhance reliability and reduce manual operational tasksDevelop and maintain prompt engineering assets that optimize interactions with generative systems to improve automation quality and consistency across infrastructure workflowsBuild and manage Rest API integrations between infrastructure platforms and enterprise tools to enable seamless data exchange and process automationConfigure and maintain ServiceNow Orchestration workflows to automate provisioning incident response and routine operational activities for infrastructure servicesCreate Ansible playbooks and roles to standardize configuration management and deployment processes across hybrid infrastructure environmentsDevelop and maintain Python scripts and utilities to support infrastructure automation monitoring and custom tooling requirementsCollaborate with cross functional teams to analyze infrastructure requirements and translate them into automated solutions that support enterprise scale operationsMonitor automated workflows and integrations to identify performance bottlenecks and implement improvements that enhance system stability and responsivenessImplement secure coding and scripting practices across all automation components to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with organizational policiesDocument automation architectures scripts and operational procedures in clear and reusable formats to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharingCoordinate with service management teams to align automation solutions with incident change and problem processes for consistent and auditable operationsContribute to continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating new tools techniques and frameworks that can enhance infrastructure automation capabilities and efficiencySupport hybrid work arrangements and rotational shifts by ensuring robust monitoring logging and alerting are in place to maintain high service availability at all times
Qualifications
Demonstrate strong proficiency in Powershell and Unix shell scripting with proven experience in automating complex infrastructure tasks and operational workflowsExhibit advanced knowledge of prompt engineering techniques for generative systems applied to infrastructure and operations use casesShow solid experience in designing securing and consuming Rest API based integrations between infrastructure platforms and enterprise applicationsDisplay hands on expertise with ServiceNow Orchestration including design of workflows runbooks and integrations for infrastructure automation scenariosPossess practical experience with Ansible for configuration management and deployment across hybrid environments covering servers services and applicationsShowcase strong Python programming skills for building automation tools data handling utilities and integration components aligned with infrastructure requirementsApply understanding of regulatory and process control governance and compliance concepts to design automation that supports audit readiness and policy adherenceCommunicate effectively in hybrid work settings and rotational shifts ensuring clear coordination documentation and collaboration with global stakeholders
Certifications Required
Preferred certifications include Microsoft Azure Administrator Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation and ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist
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
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