What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world. At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story. Position Summary The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of professional experience across at least two core IT domains, such as technical architecture, application development, or IT operations. They will demonstrate a strong practical understanding of enterprise data centre technologies, including storage systems, network switching, and security architecture within virtualized environments. Key competencies include: Highly specialized expertise in architecting and deploying hybrid cloud environments that seamlessly integrate legacy on-premises infrastructure with AWS cloud services using custom orchestration layers Proficiency in continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Hudson, or similar platforms. A proven ability to maintain and enhance infrastructure stability while supporting the rollout of new features. Strong communication skills to effectively articulate design and implementation strategies. Experience working with a broad range of open-source technologies and tools. A commitment to regular, incremental testing and deployment of code. Expertise in automation tools and frameworks. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functional teams and communicate openly. Mandatory Skills Specialized expertise in designing and implementing hybrid cloud architectures that integrate on-premises systems with AWS using custom-built orchestration layers Demonstrated experience in a team leadership role, with the ability to guide and mentor technical teams effectively. Strong understanding of business process re-engineering principles and methodologies. Deep expertise in modern application development practices and frameworks. Proven ability to assess complex situations and apply sound judgment in decision-making. Hands-on experience managing cloud infrastructure and automation technologies such as Terraform and Ansible, with a solid understanding of a wide range of AWS services including EBS, Lambda, S3, EC2, Elastic IP, Route 53, and VPC. Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Chef and Puppet. Strong scripting skills for monitoring and automation using Shell, Python, or Ruby. Prior experience in optimizing application performance in both standalone and distributed system environments. Roles And Responsibilities Lead the design and execution of hybrid cloud integration strategies, including the development of custom orchestration layers that bridge legacy systems with modern cloud infrastructure Consult with management to assess operational needs and recommend appropriate software solutions. Provide expert advice on information system alternatives, associated risks, and their operational impact. Mentor and support junior software engineers in developing technical skills and assuming DevOps responsibilities. Oversee the installation, configuration, and deployment of software solutions. Collaborate with developers to define software requirements and analyse outcomes from testing phases. Design and implement automated deployment modules and develop interface simulators to streamline integration. Update and refine code and scripts, resolving issues related to product implementation and performance. Supervise routine maintenance activities and conduct diagnostic testing to ensure system reliability. Document technical procedures and maintain performance tracking metrics. Ensure compliance with network administration protocols and cybersecurity best practices. Qualifications & Certifications (Optional) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional Salary Range: >$100,000 Date of Posting: 22-May-25 Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us. For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers. Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check. The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you. About us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Disclaimer: Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.