Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is hiring a Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer to support healthcare technology platforms. The role designs, operates, and optimizes secure Azure Kubernetes Service environments for TriZetto QNXT workloads, manages infrastructure and security, and supports containerized applications and production stability.
Responsibilities
• Design, provision, and operate secure, scalable Azure Kubernetes Service clusters for QNXT workloads across non-production, production, and disaster recovery environments
• Manage Kubernetes namespaces, node pools, ingress, workload placement, autoscaling, service networking, and platform reliability
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep to support repeatable Azure environment builds
• Enforce identity, access, and security controls using Microsoft Entra ID, managed identities, and Kubernetes RBAC
• Establish monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Container Insights, and Kubernetes metrics
• Support AKS lifecycle management, including upgrades, release readiness, troubleshooting, and production stability
• Deploy and operate containerized .NET applications and support Microsoft SQL Server connectivity, performance, and availability
Skills
• 5+ years of hands-on experience operating Kubernetes platforms, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service, in production environments
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes operations, including cluster builds, node pool management, autoscaling, ingress, upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Azure infrastructure services, including virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, identity, monitoring, and secure connectivity
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep
• Experience supporting containerized enterprise applications or mission-critical production systems
• Experience creating and managing Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
• Hands-on experience operating .NET / ASP.NET Core applications in containerized environments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including connectivity, performance, and high-availability considerations
• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• This position is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future
• Experience supporting TriZetto QNXT, Facets, or other healthcare payer platforms
• Experience working in PHI-regulated or security-sensitive environments
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or GitOps-based deployment pipelines
• Experience supporting batch-heavy healthcare workloads on AKS
• Kubernetes or Azure certifications, such as CKA, CKAD, or Azure Administrator
• Background in healthcare, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or Exchange programs
Benefits
• Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
• 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
• Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States
• Various wellbeing programs
Company Overview
• Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cognizant.com.