Azure DevOps Engineer

About the group:

Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.

Job Title: Azure DevOps Engineer

Location : Waukegan, IL

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
• Oversee project planning and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud services, optimizing workflows and processes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively to ensure clear communication and alignment of project goals.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address any deviations from the plan
• Ensure the seamless integration of new software versions/releases using tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Maintain and optimize Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery CICD pipelines using ADO pipeline artifacts and repositories.
• Utilize SonarQube for continuous inspection of code quality and integration into CICD processes.
• Provide technical support to teams and clients addressing system and software-related issues.
• Collaborate with the development and support teams to troubleshoot deployment-related issues and optimize deployment processes.
• Maintain documentation for operational procedures system configurations and best practices using Confluence.
• Experience in SLC AbbVie SLC AbbVie s IT09 SLC process preferably
• Manage project timelines, scope, and budgets for tool-related initiatives, delivering projects on schedule.
• Provide risk management strategies to mitigate potential challenges and ensure project success.
• Accountable for ensuring that the Service Transition processes are fully executed.
• Readiness for support transition and serves as escalation point for any delays in service transition. Primary point of accountability with fulfilment of Audit Artifact Service Requests.
• Coordinates with internal compliance team for internal compliance driven audit requests. Govern the application SLC process occurs as scheduled. Provide audit results as needed.
• A strong understanding of technical documentation creation.
• Study existing process documents, SOPs and Knowledge articles.
• Performs summary daily reviews of prior days ticket activity Proficiency in GitHub, particularly in CI/CD pipeline development and troubleshooting workflow issues reported by support groups.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (GxP, FDA) in all tool processes and deliverables

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 4/17/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $115,000- $130,000 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.

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.

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*