Sr. Azure Data Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Phoenix, AZ

151d • $107,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a Sr. Azure Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-native infrastructure for mission-critical applications. You will be a valued member of our Technology & Engineering team, collaborating with application developers, security professionals, and cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption and deliver exceptional support experiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience deploying and managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and related Azure container technologies (ACI, ACR).
• Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Helm, and Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server (DBMS, Analysis Services, Reporting Services) and troubleshooting database connectivity and performance issues in cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes networking, storage, and security best practices.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting mission-critical, large-scale cloud environments for healthcare, government, or enterprise customers.
• Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, AppDynamics, and Log Analytics.
• Expertise in container security, including vulnerability scanning and remediation using tools like Aqua and Wiz.
• Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of mentoring, knowledge sharing, and cross-team engagement.
• Experience with additional Azure services (Virtual Machines, Networking, Machine Learning) and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and related Azure container services (ACI, ACR) for enterprise-scale applications.
• Implement and optimize infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, Azure DevOps, and Helm for automated deployments and configuration management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to AKS, SQL Server, networking, and application performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Apply Kubernetes best practices, including RBAC, resource quotas, taints/tolerations, labels, network policies, and security scanning of container images.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration, monitoring, and proactive problem resolution using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, AppDynamics, and Log Analytics.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree