Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer

Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job :

As a Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, operating, and optimizing Azure Kubernetes Service platforms that support Tri Zetto QNXT workloads in healthcare payer environments. You will be a valued member of the healthcare technology team and work collaboratively with QNXT products, Dev Ops, Azure infrastructure, environment management, batch, and production support teams.

• Design, provision, and operate secure, scalable Azure Kubernetes Service clusters for QNXT workloads across non-production, production, and disaster recovery environments.
• Manage Kubernetes name spaces, node pools, ingress, workload placement, autoscaling, service networking, and platform reliability.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep to support repeatable Azure environment builds.
• Enforce identity, access, and security controls using Microsoft Entra , managed identities, and Kubernetes RBAC.
• Establish monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Container Insights, and Kubernetes metrics.
• Support AKS lifecycle management, including upgrades, release readiness, troubleshooting, and production stability.
• Deploy and operate containerized .NET applications and support Microsoft SQL Server connectivity, performance, and availability.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience operating Kubernetes platforms, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service, in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes operations, including cluster builds, node pool management, autoscaling, ingress, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Azure infrastructure services, including virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, identity, monitoring, and secure connectivity.
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.
• Experience supporting containerized enterprise applications or mission‑critical production systems.
• Experience creating and managing Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments.
• Hands‑on experience operating .NET / ASP.NET Core applications in containerized environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including connectivity, performance, and high‑availability considerations.

• Experience supporting Tri Zetto QNXT, Facets, or other healthcare payer platforms.
• Experience working in PHI‑regulated or security‑sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops or Git Ops‑based deployment pipelines.
• Experience supporting batch‑heavy healthcare workloads on AKS.
• Kubernetes or Azure certifications, such as CKA, CKAD, or Azure Administrator.
• Background in healthcare, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or Exchange programs.

Applicants will be accepted till 8/14/2026

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $113,000 - $130,000 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

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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.