Cognizant

DevOps Engineer

Job · Full-timeIn OfficeChennai, Tamil Nadu0–3 years5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this role

Cognizant has an opening for a DevOps Engineer in Chennai, suited to early-career professionals and strong freshers. You will automate delivery and operate reliable infrastructure, take ownership of your work, and build a rewarding career at a well-established employer. About the Role In this…

Skills you'll use

LinuxDockerKubernetesCI/CDTerraformAWS/Azure/GCPShell ScriptingMonitoringGitProblem Solving

What you'll do

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Manage containers and cloud infrastructure
Automate with IaC (Terraform)
Monitor, alert and troubleshoot
Improve reliability and security
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Early-career professionals and strong freshers interested in a DevOps Engineer role
Candidates with foundations in Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
Applicants based in or willing to relocate to Chennai
Graduates seeking a full-time software-development career
Motivated developers who take ownership and learn fast

Perks & benefits

Competitive salary and performance incentivesHealth insurance and employee benefitsStructured onboarding and mentorshipLearning & certification supportClear career growth and internal mobilityModern tools and a collaborative engineering culture

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Online application & resume shortlisting by Cognizant.
2Online coding / aptitude assessment relevant to the DevOps Engineer role.
3Technical interview — DSA, system fundamentals and a hands-on coding task.
4HR / managerial round — expectations, compensation, availability and offer.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Products &…

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