AI/ML Engineer (onsite)

About Cognizant's AIA Practice

Digital technologies, including analytics and AIA, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. However, clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them.

With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate, and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks
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Cognizant is looking for an authority and highly motivated AI/ML Ops Engineer to join our Analytics team. You must have a validated background in data-driven problem solving and be able to develop and implement innovative solutions with little to no mentorship. If you are an analytics-minded professional with a passion for unlocking the potential of data, then this role is for you.

Location: Onsite Role in Charlotte, NC.
AI/ML Ops Engineer

Job Description:

• Lead sophisticated technology Cloud initiatives, including those that are companywide, with broad impact
• Act as a catalyst in automating the provisioning of Cloud Infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Make decisions in developing standards and best practices for engineering and large-scale technology solutions
• Design, optimize, and detail the engineering aspects of the Cloud platform
• Lead and exchange views of industry best practices and how new technologies influence the Cloud technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Review and analyze sophisticated, large-scale technology solutions in Cloud for strategic business objectives and solving technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple parameters, including intangibles or outstanding technical factors
• Collaborate and consult with key technical specialists, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
• Build and enable Cloud infrastructure, automate the orchestration for GCP
• Work in a globally distributed team and provide innovative and robust Cloud centric solutions
• Closely work with Product Team and vendors to develop and deploy Cloud services to meet customer expectations
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and operations teams to ensure flawless integration and delivery of cloud-based systems
• Capture and analyze data to diagnose the root cause of Cloud issues, recommend and implement solutions to resolve issues in timely manner

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and a proven track record of building complex infrastructure programmatically with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with IaC tools Terraform and GitHub
• 5+ years of experience in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab)
• In-depth knowledge of GCP services including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI
• Experience in provisioning Airflow/Composer/DataProc/BigQuery/Vertex AI with enterprise controls
• Hashicorp Certification: Terraform Associate required

Desired Qualifications:

1. Hashicorp Certification: Vault Associate preferred
2. Google Cloud Certification required. Professional DevOps certification preferred

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 09/29/2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $[120,000 - 130,000 USD] depending on the 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
• 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.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 345,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.