Cognizant · 18 hours ago
Application Release Management
Mount Laurel, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $91K/yrCognizant is a company focused on digital transformation and modernization across various layers. They are seeking an Application Release Engineer responsible for managing code releases, building automated release pipelines, and collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline delivery processes.
IndustrialConsultingSoftwareInformation TechnologyIndustrial AutomationSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Release & Deployment Management
Move application code across environments (e.g., Dev → QA → UAT → Production) with accuracy and compliance
Ensure deployments are executed smoothly with minimal developer intervention
Maintain release calendars, documentation, and deployment logs
Automation & Pipeline Engineering
Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for application releases
Automate repetitive deployment tasks to improve reliability and speed
Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to enhance pipeline efficiency
Environment Coordination
Coordinate with existing ARE teams to standardize processes and reduce dependency on developers
Troubleshoot environment-related issues (e.g., config, infra, versioning) to ensure operational readiness
Platform Expertise
Leverage strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and VMC2 (VMware Cloud) for environment setup, deployment, and troubleshooting
Support cloud migration or hybrid deployment models involving Azure/VMC2
SDLC & Governance
Apply deep understanding of the SDLC to ensure best practices across planning, development, testing, release, and post-release stages
Enforce release governance, compliance checks, and version control standards
Collaboration & Communication
Work with Developers, QA, DevOps, Product Owners, and Project Managers to ensure release readiness
Communicate release status, risks, and dependencies proactively
Qualification
Required
Devops CICD
Azure Cloud
VMC2
Hands-on experience in code deployment and release engineering
Strong working knowledge of Azure cloud platform and VMC2 environment
Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices
Experience in version control systems (Git preferred)
Ability to troubleshoot build and deployment issues independently
Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills
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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