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About the role

As **SRE** , you will make an impact by designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure architecture solutions that support business growth and ensure system resilience. You will be a valued member of the Engineering & Cloud Solutions team and work collaboratively with architects, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality, secure, and efficient solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant architecture solutions that meet business objectives and performance goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed SRE and DevOps principles into existing workflows.

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes to improve system reliability and reduce manual effort.

• Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability using observability tools like Data Dog, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and the ELK Stack.

• Ensure high availability through proactive monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage code repositories using GitHub to streamline development and deployment processes.

• Leverage AWS services to build scalable cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.

• Analyze and document system requirements, design patterns, and implementation details for ongoing maintenance and scalability.

**Work model:** Hybrid.

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 3 - 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in **Irving, TX** . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps, with proven success designing and deploying large-scale, cloud-native systems.

• Proficiency in Java, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub, and observability tools such as Data Dog, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack.

• Expertise in infrastructure as code, automation, and monitoring as a code, frameworks to ensure system resilience and proactive issue detection.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, capable of resolving complex infrastructure and application issues.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and product teams.

• Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent credentials.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and adoption of emerging DevOps and SRE practices.

• You must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need of sponsorship now or in the future.

These will help you stand out:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Conduct architecture reviews to identify potential risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to best practices.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives and customer needs.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously enhance architecture, automation, and observability capabilities.

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 compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be between $60,000 to $93,500 depending on the 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.

Applications will be received by November 21** **st** **, 2025.

**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.