DevOps Platform Engineer

Cognizant; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a DevOps Platform Engineer to join our CIS Practice in Halifax. This hybrid role offers a mix of onsite collaboration and remote work, with an expectation of four days on-site per week at client locations.

You will help develop value-add DevOps services, build CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, TypeScript, Python, Groovy and Jenkins, and coach teams on DevOps practices. 2+ years of development and Docker/Kubernetes experience are required.

Qualifications

• Engineer mindset with SDLC experience and production-delivery focus.
• 2+ years of development experience in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, C/C++, or Python.
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, SCRUM.

Responsibilities

• Develop value-add services integrating with the existing DevOps stack.
• Build CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, TypeScript, Python, Groovy and Jenkins.
• Coach application teams on leveraging DevOps offerings.
• Champion developer experience and best practices with DevOps initiatives.
• Participate in tool adoption, POC processes, and provide recommendations.
• Evolve DevOps services beyond the current state for application teams.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

C/C++

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile SCRUM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub

UrbanCodeDeploy

Elastic Search

Kibana

Job description

Location: Halifax, Hybrid 4 times a week

Cognizant is looking for an DevOps Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team.

About Cognizant's CIS Practice:

Cognizant's CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

In this role, you will:

• Develop value-add services which integrate with the existing DevOps stack
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, TypeScript, Python, Groovy and Jenkins
• Coach application teams on how to leverage DevOps offerings
• Champion developer-experience and best practices in conjunction with DevOps to ensure no developer is left behind
• Participate in new tool adoption, POC process and provide recommendations
• Evolve DevOps services beyond current state for application teams

What you will need to succeed:

• An engineer mindset, SDLC experience with production class delivery, strong analytical mindset, communication skills, and sense of ownership / drive
• 2+ years of development experience in one of the following languages: Java, Python, Javascript/TypeScript, C#, C/C++, Python
• Experience with application and system design patterns
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with Agile methodologies, SCRUM

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Elastic Search and Kibana
• Experience using DevOps, CI/CD tools such as GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, UrbanCodeDeploy
• Experience with a public cloud technology, i.e. Azure, AWS
• Experience building or supporting distributed applications

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position based out of client location in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.

Compensation: we are offering an annual compensation between $80,000 - $95,000

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

Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.