Azure Devops Engineer

Cognizant; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and implement DevSecOps tools. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with Azure and familiarity with tools like Jenkins and Kubernetes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting in various environments and collaborating with QA and operations teams.

This position requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, making it suitable for immediate joiners.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure or similar cloud platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins.
• Proficiency with GitHub and Bitbucket for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on Azure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in various environments.

Skills

Azure

CI/CD

GitHub

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

Terraform

Linux Administration

Windows Administration

Ansible

Job description

Skill: Azure Devops Engineer (Terraform, Kubernetes, GithubAction, CICD, Pipeline, Ansible, DevSecOps)

Location: Bangalore only

Work Mode: Work from Office 5 Days a Week

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners preferable

Shift Timings: Shift timings will be between 6.30 AM – 7.30 PM IST (Subject to change). Associates are expected to be flexible to work across shifts as per operational needs.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure or similar cloud platforms, a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, and expertise in tools like Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket, and various DevSecOps tools. The role requires excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, as well as hands‑on experience with Linux/Windows administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on Azure or similar platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Work with Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket, and other build tools to support development and deployment workflows.
• Implement and manage DevSecOps tools to ensure security is integrated into the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline processes and improve system performance.
• Perform Linux/Windows administration tasks, including system monitoring, patching, and configuration.
• Ensure best practices for source control, branching, and versioning using tools like GitHub and Bitbucket.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Stay updated with the latest DevOps tools, trends, and technologies to continuously improve processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure or similar cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Proficiency with GitHub, Bitbucket, and other version control systems.
• Hands‑on experience with DevSecOps tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Snyk, or similar).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Linux and Windows administration.
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).