Senior DevOps Engineer; Python & GitHub Platform; Hybrid

Position: Senior DevOps Engineer (Python & GitHub Platform) - Hybrid
At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.
In this role, you will     Design develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions
Create reusable and scalable Git Hub workflow templates for build, test, deployment and release automation
Develop automation solutions using Python scripting for operational tasks, infrastructure management and Dev Ops workflows
Integrate Git Hub with external tools and platforms through APIs and automation frameworks
Implement branch management, code quality gates, security scanning and deployment governance within CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot and optimize build and deployment process to improve reliability and performance
Manage and maintain Git Hub repositories, permissions, secrets, and workflow configurations
Ensure adherence to Dev Sec Ops , security, compliance and operational standards
Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and automation guidelines
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 Halifax - NS CAN . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
Primary Skills     Strong experience with Githib Actions and workflow development
Hands
-on expertise in CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation
Proficiency in Python scripting

Experience with Git Hub APIs and workflow integrations
Strong understanding of Dev Ops principles and software delivery lifecycle

Experience with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
Knowledge of version control systems, especially Git and Git Hub
Secondary Skills     

Experience with cloud platform such as Azure, AWS or GCP
Knowledge of infrastructure as Code (terraform, ARM, Cloud Formation, etc.)
Familiarity with Docker and container-based deployment

Experience with monitoring and logging tools
Understanding of security best practices in CI/CD and Dev Sec Ops
Qualifications     Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, information technology, Engineering or a related field
4+ YOE in Dev Ops, CI/CD or platform Engineering roles
Proven experience implementing enterprise scale automation using Git Hub Actions and Python

Preferred Experience     Git Hub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) environment experience
Workflow orchestration and reusable workflow frameworks
Repository migration and automation projects
Enterprise Dev Ops transformation initiatives
Dev Sec Ops  and platform engineering environments
These Will Help You Stand Out     Git Hub Actions reusable workflows experience
Python automation frameworks
Terraform certification or cloud certifications (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Experience with Sonar Qube, Artifactory, Nexus, or similar Dev Ops tools
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.
Total compensation   We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between  $49,000 – $95,500 (CAD) per year.  Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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