**Job Summary** We are seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing our cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure (or any other cloud services provider), ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our applications and services. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. They will also be able to collaborate with other team members, including other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software on time. **Responsibilities** + Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure (or AWS, or GCP), including Azure DevOps, Application Gateway, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Functions, VMs, and API Management. + Develop and maintain Pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) of applications and services. + Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration management tasks. + Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate them using Kubernetes (k8s) for scalable and resilient deployment. + Write automation scripts using PowerShell to streamline routine tasks and enhance operational efficiency. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications in the cloud environment. + Demonstrate experience, ability to work independently, mentor others and contribute to raising projects technical maturity. + Monitor and optimize the performance, availability, and cost of cloud resources, implementing best practices for security and compliance. **Qualifications** + Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps engineering with a strong focus on Azure DevOps Pipeline. + Proven experience working with cloud services, including Azure DevOps, Application Gateway, AKS, Functions, VMs, API Management, K8S, Docker. Track record in DevOps field. + Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer) – or relevant experience. + Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform). + Knowledge of other automation tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet will be an advantage **What we Offer** • Opportunity to be part of a global organization. • Encouraging working atmosphere, engaging activities, and extra benefits (e.g. additional medical insurance (covers gym subscription), team events, outreach activities, and others); • Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities. • Open, modern, and ergonomic work environment when working from the office with the multicultural community. • Opportunity to grow professionally and personally (e.g. Udemy) and continuously develop within the domain. • The salary range for this position is from 4125 EUR to 6875 EUR gross before taxes.* *Salary offer for the candidate is determined based on the predefined salary ranges for the position and depends on the level of competence and experience of the candidate. Cognizant, as a digital company, makes employee health and safety its top priority. With that in mind, we are implementing virtual hiring and work practices which means all interviews will be conducted online as well as live from the office. We will be looking forward to receiving Your CV. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Stay up to date with our website https://www.cognizant.com/lt/en We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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.