Azure DevOps Site Reliability Engineer

Cognizant is hiring an Azure DevOps Site Reliability Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, automated cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on reliable software delivery, platform reliability, operational automation, and support for mission-critical transportation and logistics applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support enterprise application delivery
• Manage Azure cloud infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage, security, monitoring, and governance services
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational activities using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code methodologies
• Monitor application performance, deployment health, and platform reliability through observability and monitoring tools
• Administer and support Windows Server environments and IIS web applications
• Manage SQL Server environments, including performance optimization, backup and recovery, and operational support
• Support and maintain SSIS ETL processes, data integration workflows, and scheduled jobs
• Administer IBM MQ environments, including queue management, messaging services, and troubleshooting activities
• Integrate security controls, compliance validations, and quality checks throughout the software delivery lifecycle
• Develop and maintain reusable infrastructure templates and operational standards
• Lead troubleshooting and incident response activities related to deployments, infrastructure, and application services
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve automation, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management
• Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Hands-on expertise with Azure services including virtual machines, networking, storage, security, and monitoring
• Experience automating infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell
• Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, and cloud best practices
• Experience supporting Windows Server and IIS environments in enterprise settings
• Proven SQL Server administration experience, including performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting SSIS and enterprise data integration processes
• Knowledge of IBM MQ administration and messaging infrastructure support
• Experience with SonarQube or similar code quality and security scanning platforms
• Strong understanding of DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, automation, monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code principles
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within transportation, logistics, or supply chain organizations
• Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation and modernization initiatives
• Knowledge of observability, performance engineering, and cloud-native operational practices
• Familiarity with Terraform, ARM templates, or other Infrastructure as Code platforms
• Experience working within highly regulated, mission-critical enterprise environments