Lead Devops Engineer

Company:  Cognizant
Location: Dallas
Closing Date: 05/12/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Lead Devops Engineer

Cognizant Digital Practice helps clients reinvent products, experiences, and business models to build new value, differentiation, and drive revenue in the digital economy. We take an Experience centered approach which uses human insights to take ideas from vision to outcome and building end to end experience led solutions that enables brands to transform their customer and employee experiences using design, marketing, and commerce capabilities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure DevOps solutions using GitHub and Azure DevOps.

Be responsible for the integration of DevSecOps practices to ensure security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams on standard processes for using DevOps tools and concepts.

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment processes.

Develop and maintain infrastructure as code scripts to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.

Ensure the reliability and performance of applications by implementing monitoring and logging solutions.

Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of DevOps practices.

Work closely with customers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Lead and optimize the use of cloud resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and scalability.

Provide support and solving for complex technical issues related to DevOps and cloud infrastructure.

Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the company remains driven.

Supply to the development of user documentation and training materials for internal teams.

Qualifications:

Possess a deep understanding of GitHub DevOps tools and DevOps concepts.

Demonstrate expertise in DevSecOps practices and their implementation.

Have extensive experience with Azure DevOps and cloud infrastructure management.

Show proficiency in scripting languages for automation such as Python or PowerShell.

Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to solve complex technical issues.

Display excellent communication and teamwork skills to work optimally with multi-functional teams.

Be capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Show a commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of with industry advancements.

Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain user documentation.

Have experience in conducting security assessments and audits.

Exhibit a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.

Possess a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their optimization.

*Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future*

Applications will be accepted until 11/13/2024

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 – $141,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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

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.

Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skills fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.

If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

About Cognizant

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Headquartered in the U.S. Cognizant demonstrates a highly flexible business model, a detailed global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of outstanding companies that are leaders in their own space.

Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at (url removed) or follow us @Cognizant.

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