AWS Cloud DevOps Lead Engineer

About the role

As a Cloud Dev Ops Lead Engineer, you will make an impact by driving the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and Dev Ops practices that enable scalable, secure, and efficient application delivery. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work closely with architects, developers, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders to deliver modern cloud solutions and automation capabilities.

• Lead end-to-end Dev Ops delivery and own the implementation of CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments.
• Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Support and optimize application deployments within AWS cloud environments.
• Implement and manage containerized platforms using Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines to streamline software delivery.
• Utilize Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Collaborate with engineering and client teams to identify, design, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring five days per week at a client location in Plano, Texas.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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.

• 8+ years of experience in Dev Ops, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
• Extensive experience with Jenkins pipeline development and automation.
• Strong AWS cloud engineering and deployment experience.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Proven ability to independently lead Dev Ops initiatives and drive successful outcomes in client-facing environments.

• Experience implementing cloud security and governance best practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise application deployments.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with in the Banking, Financial Services, or Payments domain.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. 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.

Applications will be accepted until October 4th,2026

The annual salary for this position is between $86,000 and $136,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.

Eligible candidates may also be considered for discretionary bonuses and other performance-based compensation, where applicable.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
• Wellness and Employee Wellbeing Programs
• Parental Leave and Family Support Benefits