Azure DevOps engineer- Remote

Azure DevOps engineer Remote About the Role We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to lead the design, enhancement, and implementation of enterprise-level DevOps solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Azure DevOps, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with architecture, application, and infrastructure teams. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future Key Responsibilities 1. Lead and Implement End-to-End DevOps Enhancements + Design, implement, and optimize DevOps enhancementsu2014such as Blue-Green deploymentsu2014to improve reliability and deployment efficiency. + Partner with application architects to review and validate solutions, ensuring seamless integration, performance, and overall technical alignment. 2. Analyze Dependencies Across Enterprise Initiatives + Conduct detailed assessments of cross-application and cross-platform dependencies. + Identify impacts and resolve conflicts arising from major initiatives such as: + ERE EKS migrations + AIX-to-Linux transitions + Datacenter migrations + Provide recommendations and risk mitigation strategies for smooth implementation. 3. Demonstrate Exceptional Problem-Solving and DevOps Expertise + Quickly diagnose and resolve complex issues affecting pipelines, infrastructure automations, and application deployments. + Minimize dependency on escalations by demonstrating strong rootu2011cause analysis and troubleshooting abilities. 4. Document and Communicate DevOps Enhancements + Create high-quality documentation covering design changes, enhancements, best practices, and system impacts. + Effectively communicate updates to engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders. 5. Assess Infrastructure Upgrades and Application Impacts + Analyze infrastructure-level upgrades (OS, platform, cloud services, compute, storage, networking) and articulate their downstream application impact. + Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure compatibility and performance continuity. Required Qualifications + 8u201310+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Cloud Engineering. + Strong handsu2011on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, YAML, Git, ARM/Bicep/Terraform, and release orchestration. + Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS/AKS) and deployment strategies (Blue-Green, Canary, Rolling). + Solid understanding of Linux environments and migration workflows (AIX to Linux experience is a plus). + Strong troubleshooting, rootu2011cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities. + Clear communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications + Experience supporting enterpriseu2011scale cloud or datacenter migration programs. + Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk). + Knowledge of infrastructure modernization initiatives and cloud governance frameworks. + Azure certifications such as AZu2011400, AZu2011104, AZu2011305, or equivalent. Applications will be accepted until 2/16/2026 The annual salary for this position is between $79,240u2013 $133,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: u00b7 Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance u00b7 Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off u00b7 401(k) plan and contribution u00b7 Long-term/Short-term Disability u00b7 Paid Parental Leave u00b7 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. #CB #IND123Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-02-02