Senior Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Cloud Dev Ops Engineer 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 Senior Azure Cloud Dev Ops Engineer, 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.

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

In this role, you will serve as a Senior Azure Cloud Dev Ops Engineer, responsible for designing, automating, and optimizing cloud‑native solutions across the Azure ecosystem. You will build and manage scalable CI/CD pipelines, implement cloud automation, and ensure secure, high‑availability environments that support mission‑critical applications.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain Azure Dev Ops and Git Hub Actions pipelines, using YAML to automate build, test, and deployment workflows with high reliability.
• Create advanced automation scripts using Python and Power Shell to streamline cloud operations and deployment processes.
• Architect and implement robust Azure cloud solutions, leveraging services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and various Azure‑native components.
• Integrate and manage key platform services, including Storage, Networking, Identity, and Monitoring, ensuring seamless end‑to‑end operations.
• Implement secure, scalable designs following best practices for availability, performance optimization, and cloud security (RBAC, identity management, encryption).
• Configure and manage Azure Active Directory (AAD) for application authentication and authorization.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance using Azure logging, monitoring, and alerting tools.
• Use Git/Git Hub for version control and contribute to collaborative Dev Ops processes.
• Work within Agile/Scrum teams, partnering with developers, cloud engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, cloud‑ready solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in cloud and Dev Ops environments, applying strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

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.

8+ years of hands‑on experience in Azure cloud resources like Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Active Directory (AAD), Git Hub actions, Azure Dev Ops, CI‑CD pipelines. Good knowledge in python.

• Build, configure, and optimize automated Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to…