Cognizant

Azure Cloud and AI Lead - 69858401

Cognizant
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9 hours ago
Toronto, CanadaStaff+

Base Salary

$84k - $96k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Azure for scalability, resiliency, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Lead development and deployment of containerized applications using Kubernetes.
  • Build secure, maintainable, and high-performing backend services with Advanced Java.
  • Develop and support Python-based machine learning and IoT data-processing solutions, including model deployment and operationalization.
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions with product, architecture, analytics, and cross-functional technology teams.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues across cloud, application, and container platforms.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise applications using Advanced Java and related frameworks.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure compute, storage, networking, and cloud-native architecture patterns.
  • Proven experience deploying and managing Kubernetes-based applications, including containerization, orchestration, and scaling.
  • Strong Python development experience involving machine learning, data engineering, and IoT data processing.
  • Experience with software engineering practices including automated testing, version control, secure coding, and code reviews.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across distributed and hybrid teams.
  • Preferred qualifications include Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate, or similar certifications.
  • Preferred qualifications include Kubernetes or other cloud-native technology certifications.
  • Experience with observability using logs, metrics, tracing, and monitoring platforms is preferred.
  • Knowledge of pricing optimization, revenue management, IoT platforms, real-time data pipelines, advanced analytics, MLOps, or 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, subject to eligibility.
  • 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.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program based on performance.
  • Applications are accepted until October 18, 2025.
Cognizant

About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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