AWS Cloud DevOps Lead Engineer

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) with company contributions

Disability coverage

EAP

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

FSA/HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Cloud DevOps Lead Engineer to design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices for scalable, secure application delivery. You will work with architects, developers, and client teams to deliver modern cloud solutions and automation.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end CI/CD, IaC with Terraform, automation, and Kubernetes deployments in AWS, while collaborating with stakeholders on continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing Jenkins pipelines and automation.
• Strong AWS cloud engineering and deployment experience.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Proven ability to independently lead DevOps initiatives in client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end DevOps delivery and own CI/CD pipelines across environments.
• Design, build, and maintain IaC solutions using Terraform.
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Support and optimize application deployments within AWS cloud environments.
• Implement and manage containerized platforms using Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines to streamline software delivery.
• Utilize Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Collaborate with engineering and client teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

DevOps/Cloud Engineering/SRE

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins pipelines

AWS cloud engineering

Kubernetes deployments

Ansible automation

Independent leadership

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

About the role

As a Cloud DevOps Lead Engineer, you will make an impact by driving the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices that enable scalable, secure, and efficient application delivery. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work closely with architects, developers, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders to deliver modern cloud solutions and automation capabilities.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end DevOps delivery and own the implementation of CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments.
• Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Support and optimize application deployments within AWS cloud environments.
• Implement and manage containerized platforms using Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines to streamline software delivery.
• Utilize Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Collaborate with engineering and client teams to identify, design, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring five days per week at a client location in Plano, Texas.

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

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.

What you need to have to be considered

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
• Extensive experience with Jenkins pipeline development and automation.
• Strong AWS cloud engineering and deployment experience.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Proven ability to independently lead DevOps initiatives and drive successful outcomes in client-facing environments.

These will help you stand out

• Experience implementing cloud security and governance best practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise application deployments.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within the Banking, Financial Services, or Payments domain.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. 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 until October 4th,2026

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $86,000 and $136,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.

Eligible candidates may also be considered for discretionary bonuses and other performance-based compensation, where applicable.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
• Wellness and Employee Wellbeing Programs
• Parental Leave and Family Support Benefits