Sr. Software Engineer (AWS/DevOps) - Hybrid

Sr. Software Engineer (AWS/DevOps) - Hybrid

Cognizant is a leading multinational corporation that provides IT services, including digital, technology, consulting, and operational services. If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences.

Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.

Job Summary

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking for a Senior Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AWS Cloud Formation, AWS Admin, GitHub, (DevOps), Jenkins and Terraform. This role requires a strong background in Finance & Accounting domains. The candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of our financial systems ensuring they are robust scalable and secure.

Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.

Location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA - Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software solutions using AWS Cloud Formation AWS Admin Github (DevOps) Jenkins and Terraform.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design implement and optimize financial systems.

• Ensure the scalability security and performance of financial applications.

• Automate deployment processes using Jenkins and Terraform to enhance efficiency.

• Monitor and manage AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliability.

• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on AWS and DevOps standard processes.

• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and alignment to standards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS infrastructure and application performance.

• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins and Github.

• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure and deployment processes.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the use of standard methodologies.

• Collaborate with collaborators to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.

• Have 6 to 9 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on AWS and DevOps.

• Demonstrate expertise in AWS Cloud Formation AWS Admin Github (DevOps) Jenkins and Terraform.

• Show strong knowledge of Finance & Accounting domains.

• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Have experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

• Display strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Be proficient in troubleshooting and performance optimization.

• Have a proactive approach to learning and implementing new technologies.

• Show ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment.

Certifications Required

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certified Jenkins Engineer Terraform Associate Certification

Why Choose Cognizant?

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.

If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

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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.

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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.

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