Cloud Engineer Location: Buffalo - New York, USA (hybrid) Work Authorization: This role is not eligible for company sponsorship now or in future. Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with 3 to 6 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Ansible, Python, CI/CD for SiteCore, and Gitlab. This is a hybrid work model with day shifts and no travel required. The Cloud Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration and deployment processes.
Roles and Responsibilities - Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Ansible to automate configuration management and deployment tasks.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for SiteCore to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
- Write and maintain Python scripts to automate various cloud operations and processes.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
- Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance to ensure high availability and scalability.
- Fix and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and deployment processes.
- Ensure security standard methodologies are followed in all aspects of cloud infrastructure management.
- Provide technical support and guidance to development teams on cloud-related issues.
- Document cloud infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
- Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our cloud infrastructure.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Participate in developing practices and standards for cloud infrastructure management.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.
Qualifications - Possess good experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
- Demonstrate skills in Python scripting for automating cloud operations.
- Have hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for SiteCore to streamline software delivery.
- Show expertise in using Gitlab for version control and continuous integration.
- Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to solve complex issues.
- Display good communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.
- Strong understandings of cloud security standard methodologies and implementation.
- Be familiar with monitoring and optimizing cloud infrastructure performance.
- Show a proactive approach to learning and staying updated with new technologies.
- Have a good attention to detail and the ability to document processes accurately.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have a customer-focused attitude to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Show a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in cloud infrastructure management.
Required Skills CI/CD for Sitecore, Ansible, Python, Gitlab
Applications will be accepted until 4/14/25 Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is $73,500 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: 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 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 Cognizant? - Collaborate with a community of experts to enhance and expand your skills.
- Join a team where global culture adopts diversity of thought and background.
- Find balance with our hybrid model that prioritizes your health, safety and well-being.
- Opportunity to work for leading global companies while advancing your career.