Senior DevOps Engineer

Cognizant • Washington, DC • 54min ago

About the Role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-native DevOps solutions that accelerate software delivery, improve system reliability, and drive operational excellence. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with development, quality assurance, operations, and business stakeholders to streamline deployments, enhance platform performance, and support scalable enterprise solutions.

In This Role, You Will:

Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate code integration, testing, and deployment processes, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery.

Implement and manage cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure environments.

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to support consistent, scalable, and secure deployments.

Partner with development, QA, and operations teams to improve release cycles, reduce deployment risks, and strengthen collaboration.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application and infrastructure performance to ensure high availability and operational efficiency.

Drive automation initiatives and champion DevOps best practices across the organization.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

Work Authorization

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.

Strong hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.

Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Hands-on experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.

Experience automating software delivery pipelines in enterprise environments.

Strong troubleshooting, scripting, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

These Will Help You Stand Out

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience implementing cloud security and governance best practices.

Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability platforms.

Experience supporting large-scale, customer-facing applications.

AWS, Azure, Terraform, or DevOps-related certifications.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Applications will be accepted by: September 25, 2026.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $63,000 - $99,500 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits, subject to eligibility requirements:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) Plan with Company Contributions

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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