Cognizant · 1 day ago
Senior AWS Cloud & Kubernetes Engineer
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $107K/yr
5+ years expCognizant is a leading company in cloud infrastructure and security. They are seeking a Senior AWS Cloud & Kubernetes Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of AWS-based container platforms, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for high-performance applications.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
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Responsibilities
Architect, build, and maintain containerized infrastructure using Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS CloudFormation
Deploy and support Kubernetes workloads in AWS environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust infrastructure solutions that meet business and technical requirements
Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions to automate reliable application delivery
Implement cloud security and compliance best practices across infrastructure and container platforms
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment workflows, and operational guides
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues to maintain platform stability and reliability
Monitor system performance metrics and contribute to continuous optimization initiatives
Share expertise and mentor junior engineers to strengthen team capabilities
Stay current with emerging cloud and container technologies and incorporate relevant improvements
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with AWS EKS and Kubernetes administration
Hands-on expertise with Docker and containerized application platforms
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions
Preferred
Strong collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Benefits
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
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
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