What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Azure DevOps Engineer position at Cognizant?
Lead Azure DevOps Engineer
Cognizant Digital Practice helps clients reinvent products, experiences, and business models to build new value, differentiation, and drive revenue in the digital economy. We take an Experience centered approach which uses human insights to take ideas from vision to outcome and building end to end experience led solutions that enables brands to transform their customer and employee experiences using design, marketing, and commerce capabilities.
Location: Woonsocket - RI USA (Onsite)
*Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US*
Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead software development teams and ensure best practices are followed in all phases of the SLC.
Facilitate effective communication between development, operations, and business stakeholders.
Enhanced efficiency through the optimal use of DevOps tools such as Jira, Confluence, SonarQube, and Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines, artifacts, and repositories.
Train and mentor team members on the SLC process and DevOps tool usage.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.
Regularly review and improve existing processes and integrate new tools/technologies when necessary.
Handle escalations, mitigate risks, and report progress to higher management.
Qualifications:
Extensive experience in the SLC process.
Proficiency in DevOps tools:
Advanced knowledge of Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
Experience with SonarQube for continuous inspection of code quality.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines, artifacts, and repositories.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Prior onsite work experience and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
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.
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.
Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skills fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.
If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
