Job Description
Modern Platform Engineering, Consulting Principal
Technology Consulting
ABOUT US
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps clients build innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is part of the NASDAQ-100, ranked 195 on the Fortune 500, and listed among the most admired companies worldwide. Learn more at
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant, Cognizant Consulting delivers strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants globally, we enhance business performance, operational productivity, and shareholder value through services like Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap, Process Re-Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and more. Our high-performing team is expanding and recognized by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner.
THE ROLE
The Cognizant Technology Consulting team is innovating in Data, Cloud, and Generative AI services. Tech Modernization is a boutique within Cognizant focused on enterprise technology modernization, fostering an innovative engineering culture.
We drive modern engineering practices and support clients in AI, Cloud, DevOps, Data, and related areas.
We seek a Consulting Principal to lead advisory engagements, act as a trusted client advisor, establish thought leadership, solve complex problems, and guide teams through transformation initiatives. This role emphasizes excellence across Project Execution, Expertise, Business Development, Practice Development, and People Development. We value selfless leaders committed to client success and team growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as Technical Lead, managing Consultant teams for multiple projects to ensure effective delivery, governance, profitability, and client satisfaction.
Build client relationships and anticipate needs based on industry trends and technological advances in Agile, DevOps, Enterprise Applications, and Distributed Systems.
Align and collaborate with consulting teams and client ecosystems to support project goals.
Promote recognition for consulting contributions and negotiate rates aligned with value delivered.
Develop and share intellectual property and project artifacts within focus areas.
Lead the development of new consulting service offerings.
Support industry thought leadership to enhance Cognizant’s brand and generate new opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated thought leadership in cloud best practices, automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP; certifications are a plus.
Enterprise experience in DevOps, Software, Infrastructure, or SRE roles.
Proficiency with IaC tools like Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack.
Experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, ELK.
Ability to document solutions and cloud architectures effectively.
Experience partnering with hyperscale cloud providers to troubleshoot architectures.
Track record of maintaining and improving application and infrastructure reliability.
Hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle and building CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of container technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, or Nomad.
Knowledge of Microservices and API design.
Eager problem solver and troubleshooting expert.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Cognizant will only consider applicants authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION
The annual salary ranges from $122,400 - $194,000 , depending on experience and qualifications. The role includes performance-based incentives and stock awards.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO, 401(k), Disability, Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
DISCLAIMER
Salary and benefits are current as of the posting date and may be modified at Cognizant's discretion.
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