Job Description
DevOps Lead- Containerization
Experience: 8-10+ years
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Required Skills: Docker Container, Kubernetes, Azure Cloud, Argocd, Helm charts
We are seeking a talented Containerization Architect to design, deploy, and manage an architecture for containerized application builds and deployments within our organization. As a Containerization Architect, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing our application deployment processes, enhancing scalability, reliability, and efficiency through containerization technologies. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to implement best practices and drive innovation in containerization strategies.
Responsibilities:
Design and architect containerization solutions to streamline application builds and deployments across our organization.
Evaluate existing application architectures and identify opportunities for containerization to improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
Develop containerization strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.
Lead the implementation of containerization platforms and tools, including container orchestration systems like Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or similar technologies.
Define best practices, standards, and guidelines for container image management, Dockerfile creation, and Kubernetes deployment manifests.
Collaborate with development teams to containerize existing applications and refactor monolithic architectures into microservices.
Establish CI/CD pipelines for automating the build, test, and deployment processes of containerized applications.
Ensure the security and compliance of containerized environments through container image scanning, network segmentation, and access controls.
Optimize containerized infrastructure for scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to track the health and performance of containerized applications and infrastructure.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to team members on containerization technologies and best practices.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in containerization and cloud-native architectures.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
Proven experience as a Containerization Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar role designing and implementing containerization solutions in production environments.
Strong expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, container registries, and CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), and configuration management tools.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position will depend 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
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Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Mar 06 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us
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