Cognizant

Azure Cloud and AI Lead - 69858401

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14 days ago
Toronto, CanadaStaff+

Base Salary

$84k - $96k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-native solutions on Azure.
  • Lead development and deployment of containerized applications using Kubernetes.
  • Build and enhance secure, maintainable, high-performing backend services using Advanced Java.
  • Develop and support Python-based machine learning and IoT data processing solutions, including model deployment and operationalization.
  • Collaborate with product, architecture, analytics, data science, and cross-functional technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues across cloud, application, and container platforms.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise applications using Advanced Java and related frameworks.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and cloud-native architecture patterns.
  • Proven experience deploying and managing microservices-based applications on Kubernetes, including containerization, orchestration, and scaling.
  • Strong Python development experience with machine learning, data engineering, and IoT data processing solutions.
  • Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, version control, secure coding, and code reviews.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills across distributed and hybrid teams.
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate, similar Microsoft Azure certification, or Kubernetes/cloud-native technology certification is preferred.
  • Experience with observability using logs, metrics, tracing, and monitoring platforms is preferred.
  • Knowledge of pricing optimization, revenue management, or related analytical business domains is preferred.
  • Experience with IoT platforms, real-time data pipelines, advanced analytics, machine learning model deployment, MLOps, and production AI environments is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring three days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan and contributions.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on performance.
Cognizant

About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant

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