Senior DevOps Engineer

About the Role

As a Senior Dev Ops Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-native Dev Ops solutions that accelerate software delivery, improve system reliability, and drive operational excellence. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with development, quality assurance, operations, and business stakeholders to streamline deployments, enhance platform performance, and support scalable enterprise solutions.

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate code integration, testing, and deployment processes, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to support consistent, scalable, and secure deployments.
• Partner with development, QA, and operations teams to improve release cycles, reduce deployment risks, and strengthen collaboration.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application and infrastructure performance to ensure high availability and operational efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives and champion Dev Ops best practices across the organization.

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.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Dev Ops, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git Hub Actions.
• Hands-on experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience automating software delivery pipelines in enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, scripting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing cloud security and governance best practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability platforms.
• Experience supporting large-scale, customer-facing applications.
• AWS, Azure, Terraform, or Dev Ops-related certifications.

Salary Range: $63,000 - $99,500 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Cognizant offers the following benefits, subject to eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs