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:** 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. _“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, state or local laws.”_ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.