Cloud architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 125,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital transformation seeks an AWS Sr. Cloud Architect to design and provision AWS infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and requires expertise in AWS services and programming. This remote position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) plan

Long-term/short-term disability

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Eligibility for performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of AWS infrastructure and services.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Typescript, or Python.
• Experience with RedHat Linux and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design target AWS infrastructure to host the platform.
• Provision AWS infrastructure using AWS CDK and programming languages.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers and stakeholders for platform installation.

Skills

AWS R53

EC2

EBS

EFS

FSX

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

DNS

SSL

ACM

ELB

DMS

AWS Backup

RHEL

Shell Scripting

AWS CDK with Java

AWS CDK with Typescript

AWS CDK with Python

Job description

About the group:

Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) focuses on digital transformation through core modernization across layers. We help customers transform their infrastructure and workplace to meet the evolving needs of the digital era. Our approach delivers key results by achieving cloud-driven modernization and operational transformation in a secure environment.

EEO Statement & Accommodations

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. For disability accommodations, please email [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

Role: AWS Sr. Cloud Architect

Location: Remote

• Discuss with application & client stakeholders and design target AWS infrastructure to host the platform.
• Provision AWS infrastructure using AWS CDK and programming languages such as Java, Typescript, or Python.
• Excellent understanding of DNS, AWS R53, EFS, FSX, RDS, SSL, ACM, DMS.
• Proficient in RedHat Linux administration and automation of configurations using Unix/Shell scripts.
• Perform OS hardening and tagging according to security and operational standards.
• Perform server patching using AWS SSM or automation tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers, vendors, and client stakeholders for platform installation and configuration.

Applications accepted until May 21, 2025.

The annual salary ranges from $125,240 to $170,500, depending on experience and qualifications.

Required skills:

AWS R53, EC2, EBS, EFS, FSX, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, DNS, SSL, ACM, ELB, DMS, AWS Backup, RHEL, Shell Scripting, AWS CDK with Java, Typescript, Python (at least one), programming in Java, Typescript, or Python.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, paid holidays and time off, 401(k) plan, long-term/short-term disability, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, and eligibility for performance-based incentives.

Disclaimer:

Compensation details are accurate as of the posting date. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time.

Cognizant values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to providing a welcoming community. Applications will not be discriminated against based on protected characteristics.