Cognizant · 13 hours ago
Azure DevOps engineer- Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$79K/yr - $134K/yr
8+ years expCognizant is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to lead the design, enhancement, and implementation of enterprise-level DevOps solutions. The role requires deep expertise in Azure DevOps and strong analytical capabilities to collaborate effectively with architecture, application, and infrastructure teams.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and Implement End-to-End DevOps Enhancements
Design, implement, and optimize DevOps enhancements—such as Blue-Green deployments—to improve reliability and deployment efficiency
Partner with application architects to review and validate solutions, ensuring seamless integration, performance, and overall technical alignment
Analyze Dependencies Across Enterprise Initiatives
Conduct detailed assessments of cross-application and cross-platform dependencies
Identify impacts and resolve conflicts arising from major initiatives such as:
ERE EKS migrations
AIX-to-Linux transitions
Datacenter migrations
Provide recommendations and risk mitigation strategies for smooth implementation
Demonstrate Exceptional Problem-Solving and DevOps Expertise
Quickly diagnose and resolve complex issues affecting pipelines, infrastructure automations, and application deployments
Minimize dependency on escalations by demonstrating strong root‑cause analysis and troubleshooting abilities
Document and Communicate DevOps Enhancements
Create high-quality documentation covering design changes, enhancements, best practices, and system impacts
Effectively communicate updates to engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders
Assess Infrastructure Upgrades and Application Impacts
Analyze infrastructure-level upgrades (OS, platform, cloud services, compute, storage, networking) and articulate their downstream application impact
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure compatibility and performance continuity
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Cloud Engineering
Strong hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, YAML, Git, ARM/Bicep/Terraform, and release orchestration
Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS/AKS) and deployment strategies (Blue-Green, Canary, Rolling)
Solid understanding of Linux environments and migration workflows (AIX to Linux experience is a plus)
Strong troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities
Clear communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Experience supporting enterprise‑scale cloud or datacenter migration programs
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
Knowledge of infrastructure modernization initiatives and cloud governance frameworks
Azure certifications such as AZ‑400, AZ‑104, AZ‑305, or equivalent
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contribution
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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