Cognizant
Skilled Platform Engineer
We welcome skilled professionals to join our dynamic team as we are looking for a Skilled Platform Engineer with deep knowledge and extensive experience in Kubernetes and Service Mesh (e.g. Istio Gloo Kong) Gateway technologies to design build automate and manage platform infrastructures. In this role, you will: Design deploy and manage Kubernetes (OpenShift EKS AKS) clusters across cloud environments - AWS Azure. Implement and maintain Service Mesh solutions to ensure secure resilient and observable service-to-service communication. Work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers to design and optimize microservices architecture. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Helm and Terraform. Monitor and troubleshoot performance scalability and reliability issues in Kubernetes environments. Ensure platform security compliance and best practices are followed. Automate deployment operational and monitoring pipelines and CI/CD workflows on Jenkins. Required Skills: What you need to be considered: Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture deployment and management and multi-cloud Kubernetes environment. Hands-on experience with Service Mesh technologies - Istio or Gloo or Kong Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP. Experience with Jenkins CI/CD tools Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform Helm). Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Loki Prometheus Grafana Jaeger). Understanding of networking concepts load balancing and API gateways. Knowledge of scripting languages like Python Go or Shell scripting. Familiarity with any container security tools 3+ years of experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role. Certifications Required: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Work model: At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Johnston, Rhode Island. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $50,303 to $86,000 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: 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. What we offer: The chance to work with impact.
Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life. Ownership over your career.
Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit. The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart.
We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives. A comprehensive total rewards package,
including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions. Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents
from day one. True work-life balance.
Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more. About us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Other employment-related information: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information. While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients.
We welcome skilled professionals to join our dynamic team as we are looking for a Skilled Platform Engineer with deep knowledge and extensive experience in Kubernetes and Service Mesh (e.g. Istio Gloo Kong) Gateway technologies to design build automate and manage platform infrastructures. In this role, you will: Design deploy and manage Kubernetes (OpenShift EKS AKS) clusters across cloud environments - AWS Azure. Implement and maintain Service Mesh solutions to ensure secure resilient and observable service-to-service communication. Work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers to design and optimize microservices architecture. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Helm and Terraform. Monitor and troubleshoot performance scalability and reliability issues in Kubernetes environments. Ensure platform security compliance and best practices are followed. Automate deployment operational and monitoring pipelines and CI/CD workflows on Jenkins. Required Skills: What you need to be considered: Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture deployment and management and multi-cloud Kubernetes environment. Hands-on experience with Service Mesh technologies - Istio or Gloo or Kong Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP. Experience with Jenkins CI/CD tools Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform Helm). Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Loki Prometheus Grafana Jaeger). Understanding of networking concepts load balancing and API gateways. Knowledge of scripting languages like Python Go or Shell scripting. Familiarity with any container security tools 3+ years of experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role. Certifications Required: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Work model: At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Johnston, Rhode Island. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $50,303 to $86,000 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: 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. What we offer: The chance to work with impact.
Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life. Ownership over your career.
Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit. The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart.
We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives. A comprehensive total rewards package,
including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions. Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents
from day one. True work-life balance.
Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more. About us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Other employment-related information: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information. While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients.