Cognizant · 11 hours ago
Azure Architect
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelCognizant is a leading technology company that focuses on delivering innovative solutions. As an Azure Architect, you will design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions to enhance application reliability and accelerate delivery across the enterprise.
IndustrialConsultingSoftwareInformation TechnologyIndustrial AutomationSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Provide Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub tooling support to development and support teams
Oversee cloud infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness and alignment with best practices
Manage deployment activities across QA/UAT, Pre‑Production, and Production environments
Build, execute, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Actions
Support manual deployment activities, including file uploads to servers via FileZilla
Maintain release documentation, Production Deployment Plans, and deployment success/rollback metrics
Create and manage ADO projects, repositories, branching strategies, service connections, variable groups, and pipeline configurations
Govern GitHub organization structure and support Azure Function Apps, Azure Key Vault, and Microsoft Entra ID app registrations
Qualification
Required
Strong hands‑on experience with Azure App Services (Web Apps, APIs, Function Apps)
Expertise with core Azure data and integration services: Data Factory, Cosmos DB, Azure Blob Storage
Knowledge of cloud networking: VNets, Application Gateway (WAF), scaling standards, and related architecture
Experience with Azure Identity and security services: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure Key Vault, Defender for Cloud
Proficiency in CI/CD design and management using Azure DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Actions
Experience with Azure Monitor, API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Resource Manager, and Azure Automation
Strong understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and operational best practices
Preferred
Experience administering GitHub organizations at scale
Previous work managing build agents (self‑hosted and Microsoft‑hosted)
Experience maintaining release governance documentation and deployment plans
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional engineering and product teams
Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, deployment automation, and cloud services
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.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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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
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