Full Time

Lead Platform Engineer – Cloud & DevOps

Cognizant
Hartford, CT
$130,000 - $195,000* / year

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About this kind of role

What a Lead Platform Engineer – Cloud & DevOps usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Lead Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the underlying infrastructure and tools that enable software development and deployment. This role focuses on cloud technologies and DevOps practices to automate processes, improve efficiency, and ensure system reliability. Responsibilities often include architecting scalable solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring other engineers. They collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to optimize the entire software delivery lifecycle.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible), scripting languages (Python, Bash), and CI/CD pipelines is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, a passion for automation, and a desire to build robust and scalable systems thrive in this role.

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