Azure DevOps Site Reliability Engineer

Cognizant; Austin (TX); Teletrabalho; USD 100 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cognizant is seeking an Azure DevOps Site Reliability Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will enable reliable software delivery, automate operations, and support mission-critical transportation and logistics applications across cross-functional teams.

You will design CI/CD pipelines, manage Azure infrastructure, automate with PowerShell and IaC, monitor platform reliability, and ensure security and governance throughout the

Qualificações

• 6+ years of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management experience.
• Strong administration of Microsoft Azure cloud environments and services.
• Hands-on PowerShell for infrastructure automation and operations.
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and reliability practices.
• Solid Windows Server and IIS administration in enterprise settings.
• SQL Server administration including performance tuning and backups.
• Experience with SSIS ETL and data integration workflows.
• Knowledge of IBM MQ administration and messaging infrastructure.
• Familiarity with code quality/security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube).
• Deep understanding of DevOps, SRE, IaC, automation, and governance.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Manage Azure compute, networking, storage, security, and monitoring.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operations with PowerShell and IaC.
• Monitor performance and reliability of applications and platforms.
• Administer Windows Server environments and IIS.
• Oversee SQL Server performance, backups, and incident support.
• Support SSIS ETL processes and data integrations.
• Administer IBM MQ environments and messaging infrastructure.
• Embed security controls and compliance in the delivery lifecycle.
• Develop reusable infrastructure templates and runbooks.
• Lead incident response and post-incident reviews.
• Create technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Conhecimentos

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Release management

Azure cloud environments

PowerShell

Observability & monitoring

DevOps & SRE principles

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Ferramentas

SonarQube

Terraform

ARM templates

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

As an Azure DevOps Site Reliability Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for enabling reliable software delivery, improving platform reliability, automating operational processes, and supporting mission-critical transportation and logistics applications. You will collaborate with development, infrastructure, database, and operations teams to deliver resilient, secure, and highly available technology solutions.

In this role, you will

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support enterprise application delivery.
• Manage Azure cloud infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage, security, monitoring, and governance services.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational activities using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
• Monitor application performance, deployment health, and platform reliability through observability and monitoring tools.
• Administer and support Windows Server environments and IIS web applications.
• Manage SQL Server environments, including performance optimization, backup and recovery, and operational support.
• Support and maintain SSIS ETL processes, data integration workflows, and scheduled jobs.
• Administer IBM MQ environments, including queue management, messaging services, and troubleshooting activities.
• Integrate security controls, compliance validations, and quality checks throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain reusable infrastructure templates and operational standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and incident response activities related to deployments, infrastructure, and application services.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve automation, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Alpharetta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.

What you need to have to be considered

• 6+ years of experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
• Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure services including virtual machines, networking, storage, security, and monitoring.
• Experience automating infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, and cloud best practices.
• Experience supporting Windows Server and IIS environments in enterprise settings.
• Proven SQL Server administration experience, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting SSIS and enterprise data integration processes.
• Knowledge of IBM MQ administration and messaging infrastructure support.
• Experience with SonarQube or similar code quality and security scanning platforms.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, automation, monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

These will help you stand out

• Experience within transportation, logistics, or supply chain organizations.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of observability, performance engineering, and cloud-native operational practices.
• Familiarity with Terraform, ARM templates, or other Infrastructure as Code platforms.
• Experience working within highly regulated, mission-critical enterprise environments.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until October 25, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $115,000 USD depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

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

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.