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This role is responsible for building and operating a secure, scalable, and automated Google Cloud Platform ecosystem that enables the rapid deployment of AI and Generative AI solutions into production environments.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, and cloud operations, along with experience supporting AI, MLOps, or LLMOps platforms. This individual will work closely with Cloud Architects, AI Engineers, Application Development teams, and Security teams to drive platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.\nWork Model\nRemote - United States\nThis position is fully remote and open to qualified candidates located within the United States.\nThe work model for this role may be subject to change based on project, client, or business requirements.\nResponsibilities\nBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting AI applications, APIs, cloud services, and model deployment workflows within Google Cloud Platform.\nDesign, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.\nEstablish deployment pipelines and environment management processes across development, QA, staging, and production environments.\nSupport the deployment and operationalization of AI and Generative AI solutions by leveraging Vertex AI and Gemini services.\nImplement monitoring, observability, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards utilizing GCP-native and industry-standard tools.\nPartner with security teams to implement IAM controls, networking security, secrets management, and governance best practices.\nEnable automated testing, release management, deployment validation, rollback procedures, and production support capabilities.\nContinuously improve platform reliability, scalability, performance, engineering productivity, and cloud cost optimization.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.\n5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).\nStrong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).\nProven success in building and supporting CI/CD pipelines within enterprise cloud environments.\nExtensive experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.\nHands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and preferably Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).\nExperience implementing cloud monitoring, observability, logging, and alerting solutions.\nStrong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), networking, cloud security, and secrets management.\nExperience supporting highly available production environments.\nStrong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience deploying and supporting AI/ML workloads within Google Cloud environments.\nHands-on experience with Vertex AI, Gemini, MLOps, or LLMOps frameworks.\nExperience managing AI application deployment pipelines and AI platform operations.\nExperience with GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar DevOps automation tools.\nExperience implementing FinOps and cloud cost optimization initiatives.\nFamiliarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and operational excellence practices.\nGoogle Cloud certifications such as:Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer\nProfessional Cloud Architect\nProfessional Machine Learning Engineer\n\nSalary and Other Compensation\nThe annual salary for this position is $62,500 - $99,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.\nBenefits\nApplications will be accepted until the position is filled, subject to applicable law.\nCognizant offers the following benefits, subject to eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off (PTO)\n401(k) plan and company contributions\nLong-term/Short-term Disability\nPaid Parental Leave\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nEducation Assistance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nCommuter Benefits\nFamily Building Benefits\nAdoption Assistance\nWellness Programs and Resources\nThe disclosed salary range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Cognizant reasonably expects that this position will accept applications for no less than three (3) days and no more than forty-five (45) days from the posting date, subject to applicable law.\nWhy Cognizant?\nAt Cognizant, you'll work on cutting-edge cloud and AI initiatives supporting one of the world's leading retail organizations. You'll have opportunities to expand your expertise across Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, Kubernetes, Vertex AI, MLOps, LLMOps, and Generative AI technologies while collaborating with highly skilled engineering teams focused on innovation and business transformation.\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply. 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