Cognizant

Senior-DevOps Engineer (Azure-Focused)-Middletown NJ, Atlanta GA, Dallas TX

Cognizant$92K — $117K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on Azure experience preferred over AWS.
  • Expertise in CI/CD tools including Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
  • Experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and networking concepts.
  • Proficient with Linux, Docker, and containerization.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement comprehensive CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
  • Lead the migration process from Azure DevOps to GitHub Actions, managing repositories and artifacts with JFrog.
  • Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure solutions with a focus on automation.
  • Develop scalable DevOps automation frameworks based on Terraform.
  • Manage containerized environments utilizing Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
  • Promote and standardize CI/CD best practices, including automation and optimization.

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
Full Job Description
Identify a DevOps engineer capable of designing and implementing end-to-end CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, with strong emphasis on Azure ecosystem, automation, and migration from ADO to GitHub Actions.

Client location choicesMiddletown NJ, Atlanta GA, Dallas TX

Key Responsibilities • Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines across Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitHub Actions. • Lead migration from Azure DevOps (ADO) to GitHub Actions, including repository and artifact transition using JFrog. • Architect and deliver cloud infrastructure solutions (cloud/on-prem/hybrid) with strong automation orientation. • Build scalable and reusable DevOps automation frameworks using Terraform. • Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS). • Drive CI/CD best practices including pipeline standardization, automation, and optimization. Mandatory Skills (Must Have) • Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS). • Expertise in CI/CD tools: o Azure DevOps (ADO) o GitHub & GitHub Actions o JFrog Artifactory • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) • Deep understanding of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and networking/integration concepts. • Strong experience in Linux, Docker, and containerization. Desired Skills (Good to Have) • Experience with GitLab (indicative of GitHub Actions adaptability). • Knowledge of hybrid/cloud infrastructure architectures.

Key Evaluation Criteria Use the below to screen profiles quickly: Area What to Look For Cloud Platform Strong Azure experience (recent hands-on) CI/CD Proven design of pipelines using GitHub Actions + ADO Migration Experience ADO - GitHub Actions transformation Automation Terraform-led infrastructure automation Containers AKS + Docker + Kubernetes expertise Artifacts Experience with JFrog integration End-to-End Ownership Designed full CI/CD + infrastructure stack

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
  • Applications will be accepted until July 31st , 2026
  • LI#- #LI-SC6

Compensation & Benefits

$92,000 - $117,000 per year
  • Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Additional Information
  • Onsite role

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• 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

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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