Lead Site Reliability Engineer (Remote -CST)

Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Lead Site Reliability Engineer to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build innovative, cloud-based software that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the ideal candidate is an expert engineer who values the "team", drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative cloud-based solutions.

Location: Riverwoods, IL (Remote -CST)

**Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**

• Design and implement robust architecture solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements.
• Oversee the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure using AWS Terraform and Ansible.
• Provide expertise in Unix and Linux systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of applications.
• Implement and manage Openshift for scalable and efficient application deployment.
• Monitor application performance using APM tools and ensure high availability.
• Manage databases and SQL queries to support application functionality and data integrity.
• Use Grafana and other monitoring tools to visualize and track system performance metrics.
• Implement SRE practices for monitoring and observability ensuring system reliability and uptime.
• Develop and maintain scripts in Python and Java to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
• Utilize Splunk for log management and analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Apply chaos engineering principles to test system resilience and improve fault tolerance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve architecture solutions.
• Capable of performing SRE activities on their own
• Excel on implementing core SRE principles and practices
• Work closely with team on Estimation and Resource Planning and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Understand management requirements and strategize planning from SRE and resiliency perspective
• Specialized in building and managing automation
• Triage and RCA of production incidents
• Observability and monitoring with APM tools and creating dashboardsandalerts and automation for incidents
• Leadership qualities like cross teams collaboration and effective communication

• Possess strong technical skills in Cloud Basics Unix Linux Docker Kubernetes Openshift APM Database and SQL Grafana Monitoring Tools AWS Terraform Ansible Python Java and Splunk.
• Demonstrate experience in SRE Monitoring & Observability and Chaos/Resiliency Engineering.
• Have a good understanding of the Cards & Payments domain.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Show strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Display a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.

Applications will be accepted until 06/20/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 - $141,500 depending 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.

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.