Python Full Stack Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Python Full Stack Developer with deep experience in automation, Azure-native services, and modern Dev Ops practices. In this role, you will build and optimize cloud-native solutions using Python, Power Shell, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, and YAML-based automation to enhance delivery speed, system reliability, and operational efficiency. You will design secure, scalable architectures across Azure App Services, AKS, AAD, and other Azure services, while contributing to a high-performance engineering culture within an Agile/Scrum environment.

This position requires strong hands-on expertise in automation scripting and the ability to proactively improve system monitoring and observability.

As a Python Full Stack Developer, you will build and support cloud-native applications and automated deployment pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, and YAML. You will develop Python and Power Shell scripts to streamline deployments, configuration updates, maintenance, and provisioning tasks. You will also configure monitoring tools, intelligent alerting, and reliability improvements across Azure environments, ensuring issues are identified before they impact users.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, apply Azure best practices, and troubleshoot complex cloud and Dev Ops challenges within Agile/Scrum delivery models.

This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack with Python services including automation, Power Shell, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Action, YAML scripting, Azure App Services, Azure-native services Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Active Directory (AAD) & Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Strong experience in Azure Dev Ops for pipeline creation and management.
• Hands-on expertise with Git Hub Actions for workflow automation.
• Proficiency in YAML scripting for pipeline configuration.
• Ability to build, configure, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery speed and reliability.
• Python for advanced automation tasks and custom scripts.
• Power Shell for managing and automating Azure resources.
• General scripting knowledge for integrating automation into deployment processes.
• Experience architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of Azure App Services for hosting web applications.
• Familiarity with Azure Functions for serverless computing.
• Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration and scaling.
• Ability to integrate various Azure-native services (Storage, Networking, Identity, Monitoring).
• Understanding of Azure Active Directory (AAD) for authentication and authorization.
• Experience leveraging automation tools to connect and optimize Azure services.
• Knowledge of best practices for high availability, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles (identity management, role-based access control, encryption).
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting in Azure environments.
• Proficiency with Git/Git Hub for version control.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies for collaborative delivery.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cloud and Dev Ops environments.

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 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Vienna, VA.

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.

This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Full Stack with Python, Python Automation, YAML, Github, Azure App Services, Azure Native Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure…