Azure DevOps Engineer Cognizant Digital Engineering practice is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Azure DevOps and Azure Platform services. You'll be responsible for collaborating with project teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions on the Azure platform, facilitate the migration of legacy systems to the Azure cloud platform, and stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in Azure services to enhance project outcomes. 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: Redmond - WA (remote allowed) Day-To-Day Responsibilities: * Collaborate with project teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions on the Azure platform. * Utilize Azure DevOps for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and release management to ensure high-quality deployments. * Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architecture for various applications. * Optimize application performance through monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting. * Ensure compliance with security and data protection standards. * Participate in code reviews to maintain high development standards. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. * Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in Azure services to enhance project outcomes. * Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business goals. * Facilitate the migration of legacy systems to the Azure cloud platform. * Develop automation scripts to streamline operations and reduce manual efforts. * Contribute to the development of best practices for Azure application development. Key Qualifications: * Must have a strong foundation in Azure DevOps and Azure Platform services. * Proven experience in cloud architecture design and implementation is required. * Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET or Java is essential. * Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a must. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are crucial. * Strong communication and collaboration skills are required to effectively work within cross-functional teams. * Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is highly desirable. * A bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, or a related field is preferred. Applications will be accepted until May 3rd, 2024. The annual salary for this position is between $43,900.00 - 131,200.00 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: 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