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About the role

We are seeking a **Technical Agile Coach** with a strong background in **DevSecOps** , **Cloud** , or **AI/ML** to drive agile adoption, engineering excellence, and technical transformation across teams. This role requires a unique blend of **coaching acumen, hands-on technical expertise** , and **strategic guidance** to help our teams deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions.

In this role, you will:

Agile Coaching:

+ Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on Lean-Agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, LPM), and mindset.

+ Facilitate agile ceremonies, workshops, and agile maturity assessments.

+ Drive Agile at scale using SAFe, LeSS, or similar frameworks.

Technical Enablement:

+ Guide engineering teams on implementing DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, IaC, SAST/DAST, and automated security testing. (or)

+ Provide hands-on support or advisory on Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) architecture, deployment pipelines, and cloud-native development. (or)

+ Support AI/ML model lifecycle management, MLOps practices, and responsible AI frameworks (if AI/ML is the focus).

Transformation & Strategy:

+ Collaborate with technology leaders to align agile practices with business goals.

+ Lead communities of practice and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Build metrics and dashboards to track flow, quality, and value delivery.

Mentoring & Training:

+ Mentor engineers and architects on agile technical practices like TDD, BDD, pair programming, trunk-based development.

+ Provide training on Agile, DevOps/DevSecOps, Cloud engineering, or AI/ML pipelines as required.

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring four days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

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.

What you need to have to be considered

Agile Coaching:

+ ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)

+ Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Agile Coach

+ Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC)

**DevSecOps** :

+ Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)

+ DevOps Institute certifications (DevSecOps Foundation, DevOps Leader)

**Cloud** :

+ AWS Certified DevOps Engineer / Solutions Architect – Professional

+ Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

+ Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

**AI/ML** :

+ TensorFlow Developer Certificate

+ Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

+ AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty

These will help you stand out

+ Familiarity with Team Topologies, DORA metrics, or Value Stream Management (VSM).

+ Exposure to compliance and security practices in regulated environments.

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

+ Ability to influence without authority and lead by example.

+ Growth mindset with a passion for learning and coaching.

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.

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $98,853-158,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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. 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.