Azure DevOps Engineer

As an Azure Dev Ops Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and optimizing modern CI/CD platforms, cloud infrastructure, and automation solutions. You will be a valued member of the Dev Ops and Cloud Engineering team, working closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to drive automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, and Git Hub Actions.
• Lead the migration of repositories, pipelines, and artifacts from Azure Dev Ops (ADO) to Git Hub Actions, leveraging JFrog Artifactory.
• Architect and deploy scalable cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructure solutions with a strong focus on automation and reliability.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and reusable automation frameworks using Terraform.
• Build, manage, and optimize containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Drive CI/CD best practices through pipeline standardization, automation, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with security teams to ensure cloud compliance, vulnerability remediation, and Dev Sec Ops  best practices are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, or Jersey City, NJ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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

• 6+ years of experience in Dev Ops engineering with a strong focus on CI/CD, automation, and cloud infrastructure.
• Hands‑on expertise with Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, and Git Hub Actions, including pipeline design, implementation, and optimization.
• Experience leading or supporting migrations from Azure Dev Ops (ADO) to Git Hub Actions, including repository, pipeline, and artifact transitions.
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, AKS, Docker, and containerized application deployments.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, networking, and Linux administration.
• Experience managing artifact repositories using JFrog Artifactory.
• Knowledge of cloud security, compliance requirements, vulnerability remediation, and Dev Sec Ops  best practices.

• Experience leading enterprise-scale Dev Ops transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and modern platform engineering practices.
• Experience implementing CI/CD standards and shared platform capabilities across multiple development teams.
• Knowledge of security automation and policy-as-code frameworks.
• Azure, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Terraform, or other relevant cloud certifications.

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

Applications will be accepted until November 17, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $114,000 - $130,000 USD depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.