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Azure DevOps Engineer

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Location: Alpharetta, GA – Hybrid 3 times a week

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

We are seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The position requires deep expertise across Azure based automation and provisioning practices including CI/CD pipelines Terraform Bicep Powershell and ARM templates. The architect will drive secure resilient and maintainable platforms that support hybrid work models and day shift operations while improving delivery efficie

What you’ll do In the role, you will:

  • Collaborate with development teams to build necessary Azure resources, enhance pipeline efficiency and reliability.

  • Implement best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

  • Facilitate the onboarding process for new users by providing the necessary access permissions and credentials.

  • Investigate and resolve access-related problems promptly and efficiently.

  • Work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with access control policies and protocols.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure that the development, testing, and production environments are properly configured and optimized.

  • Provide expertise in cloud services, particularly Azure, to optimize infrastructure for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • 10+ years in DevOps/Release Engineering including technical lead capacity
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, YAML-based pipelines, Repos, Artifacts)
  • Proven expertise in ArgoCD and GitOps methodologies
  • Implement and manage GitOps workflows using ArgoCD for Kubernetes-based application deployments
    • Define and maintain ArgoCD application manifests, sync policies, and multi-cluster deployment strategies
    • Ensure declarative, version-controlled infrastructure and application state management
  • Solid experience with Kubernetes/AKS, Helm, and container orchestration
  • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
  • Experience with Docker and container registries (ACR)
  • Working knowledge of Git branching strategies (GitFlow, trunk-based development)
  • Familiarity with SAFe Agile/Scrum delivery models
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across build, deployment, and runtime environments

Preferred/Nice-to-Have

  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or AKS certification
  • Experience with service mesh (Istio/Linkerd)
  • Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid deployment models
  • Prior experience in large-scale client delivery/consulting environments

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

Applications will be accepted until Aug 17th 2026.

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.

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.

 

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