TL;DR

AWS DevOps Engineer: Leading the design, build, and operation of secure, scalable DevOps capabilities for digital services with an accent on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure delivery. Focus on implementing advanced monitoring, enhancing observability, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with DDaT standards.

Location: Hybrid role with frequent travel to client. Must have at least 5 years of continuous UK residency for SC clearance.

Company

Cognizant is a leading professional services company that transforms clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.

What you will do

  • Implement advanced monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to guarantee system reliability and performance.
  • Enhance observability for proactive issue detection.
  • Work closely with developers, testers, and product teams to deliver robust solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in DevOps and agile delivery.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, pipelines, and operational processes.
  • Champion adherence to DDaT standards.

Requirements

  • Hands-on leadership in designing and operating secure, scalable platforms.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent) and automated provisioning.
  • Experience with AWS services or equivalent and governance.
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Advanced knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar).
  • Deep understanding of secure DevOps principles and cloud security.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and design resilient systems.
  • Requires SC clearance (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency).

Culture & Benefits

  • Supportive, energetic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.
  • Opportunities for hands-on learning, access to experienced mentors, and meaningful real-world challenges.
  • Part of a global community with more than 300,000 associates.
  • Committed to doing what's right for people, clients, company, communities, and climate.
  • Fosters an innovative environment to build the career path that's right for you.