Cognizant · 1 week ago
Senior Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expCognizant is seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer with deep experience in automation and Azure-native services. The role involves building and optimizing cloud-native solutions, developing automation scripts, and ensuring secure, high-availability environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
IndustrialConsultingSoftwareInformation TechnologyIndustrial AutomationSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and maintain Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions pipelines, using YAML to automate build, test, and deployment workflows with high reliability
Create advanced automation scripts using Python and PowerShell 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/GitHub for version control and contribute to collaborative DevOps 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 DevOps environments, applying strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud resources like Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Active Directory (AAD), GitHub actions, Azure DevOps, CI-CD pipelines
Good knowledge in Python
Build, configure, and optimize automated Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to accelerate application delivery, increase code reliability, and reduce manual errors
Use Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions extensively, employing scripting languages such as YAML for pipeline configuration, Python for advanced automation tasks, and PowerShell to manage Azure resources efficiently
Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable cloud-based solutions utilizing a range of Azure services, including but not limited to Azure App Services, Azure Functions for serverless computing, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration
Employ best practices to ensure high availability, performance, and security
Integrate various Azure-native services as needed, leveraging automation tools and scripts where appropriate
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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