Cognizant

AWS Cloud DevOps Lead Engineer

Cognizant
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Charlotte, NC, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$86k - $136k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end DevOps delivery and own CI/CD pipeline implementation across multiple environments.
  • Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
  • Support and optimize application deployments in AWS cloud environments.
  • Implement and manage containerized platforms using Kubernetes.
  • Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines for software delivery.
  • Use Ansible for configuration management and automation.
  • Collaborate with engineering and client teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Independently lead DevOps initiatives and drive successful outcomes in client-facing environments.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Strong expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
  • Extensive experience with Jenkins pipeline development and automation.
  • Strong AWS cloud engineering and deployment experience.
  • Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments.
  • Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
  • Preferred experience with cloud security and governance best practices.
  • Preferred knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
  • Preferred experience supporting large-scale enterprise application deployments.
  • Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills are preferred.
  • Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or Payments is preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan where available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
  • Wellness and employee wellbeing programs.
  • Parental leave and family support benefits.
  • Onsite work five days per week at a client location in Plano, Texas.
  • Applications accepted until October 4, 2026.

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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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