Senior DevOps Engineer

Cognizant; Golden Horseshoe, Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance software delivery and system reliability. The role involves designing CI/CD pipelines, optimizing cloud resources, and automating processes. Ideal candidates will have strong collaboration and technical skills, with experience in cloud platforms and DevOps tools. This remote position supports a healthy work-life balance with various wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps or Cloud/DevOps.
• Experience with major public cloud providers like Azure, GCP, or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Optimize cloud resources and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve team efficiency.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Cloud Platforms

Automation

Problem Solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Jenkins

SonarQube

Nexus

Vault

Job description

Senior DevOps Engineer

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong technical expertise in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will excel in collaboration and communication, bridging gaps between software development and IT operations to enhance software delivery speed and system reliability

In this role, you will

• Design and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate code testing and deployment.

• Track software performance, resolve errors, solve systems, and implement preventive measures for smooth workflows.

• Optimize cloud resources and implement cost-effective solutions.

• Apply and supervise infrastructure through code, applying tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) management.

• Manage the software development process and implement configuration management tools.

• Automate repetitive tasks to improve team efficiency.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps, Cloud/DevOps or demonstrable transferrable skills

• Experience working with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Expertise with CI/CD tooling such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Vault etc.

• Experience of working with at least one of the major public cloud providers (Azure, GCP or AWS) and a willingness to continue to expand your knowledge

• Strong understanding of authentication patterns including SAML SSO and JWT

• Willingness to work in 24/7 operational capacity, with occasional on-call based on operational requirements.

• Comfortable discussing the SDLC process and identifying areas for automation or improvement

• Proven understanding of Jira and Confluence an asset

Working arrangements

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.