Senior DevOps Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team in Louisville, KY. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and deployment processes to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable application delivery in a dynamic environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable application deployments
• Manage and provision cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate security controls and checks into build and deployment pipelines
• Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Support production workloads and ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance
• Implement and manage deployment workflows using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD
• Manage access controls and secrets using Vault and RBAC frameworks
• Troubleshoot deployment, infrastructure, and pipeline-related issues
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including development, security, and operations

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Louisville, KY OR Dallas, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

Please note: Some roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.

What you need to have to be considered

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development and management
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and/or GitHub Actions
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform
• Working knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
• Experience managing cloud environments and production workloads
• Familiarity with access control mechanisms such as RBAC
• Experience with secret management tools like HashiCorp Vault
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams

This will help you stand out

• Experience with ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployments
• Prior experience in enterprise-scale DevOps environments
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and security integration
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $68,442 to $114,000 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.

• Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*