Hybrid AWS Architect | Terraform & Automation Pro

Cognizant; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring an AWS Architect in Halifax, NS, offering a hybrid work model. You will design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud systems using AWS services, automate infrastructure with Terraform, and manage configurations and patches across Windows and Unix environments.

Strong emphasis on security, monitoring, and collaboration with DevOps and delivery teams. The role requires hands-on AWS expertise, Terraform, and Git, with competitive compensation in the six-figure CAD range.

Qualifications

• AWS Architecture — Design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud solutions using EC2, Lambda, SSM, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and related services.
• Infrastructure Automation — Build and maintain IaC using Terraform with reusable modules, state management, and CI/CD integration.
• Configuration & Systems Management — Implement automated patching, configuration, and remote management using AWS SSM.
• Version Control — Manage code repositories, branching strategies, and release workflows using Git.

Responsibilities

• AWS Architecture — Design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud solutions using EC2, Lambda, SSM, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and related services.
• Infrastructure Automation — Build and maintain IaC using Terraform with reusable modules, state management, and CI/CD integration.
• Configuration & Systems Management — Implement automated patching, configuration, and remote management using AWS SSM.
• Version Control — Manage code repositories, branching strategies, and release workflows using Git.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Git

Windows/Unix

Job description

Cognizant is hiring an AWS Architect in Halifax, NS, offering a hybrid work model. You will design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud systems using AWS services, automate infrastructure with Terraform, and manage configurations and patches across Windows and Unix environments.

Strong emphasis on security, monitoring, and collaboration with DevOps and delivery teams. The role requires hands-on AWS expertise, Terraform, and Git, with competitive compensation in the six-figure CAD range.