SENIOR DEVOPS Engineer

Role: SENIOR DEVOPS Engineer

Location: Candidates will need to work in a hybrid mode from the Client’s office in TORONTO Canada

• Applications will be accepted until Mar 31, 2026
• This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future

RESPONSIBILITIES: 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).

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for the position depends on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate and is between CAD 75,000/year – CAD 85,000/year. 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