AWS Platform Engineer – Contract – Austin, TX - $90.00-$94.00/hr

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Cognizant is seeking a AWS Platform Engineer in Austin, TX.

Role Description

A team of six (6) Cloud Engineers will supply each capability team with their cloud expertise and AWS proficiency to build and deploy scalable cloud solutions. The Cloud engineers will work with the solution and security architects, as well as the capability lead, to solve business problems using AWS services and deliver the CFT (Cloud Formation Templates) plus necessary serverless functions to automate their creation. These engineers should be AWS certified and possess the necessary experience to make informed programmatic decisions in the AWS cloud.

• Develop and release hardened pattern capabilities into BCM accounts using hardened services that enable BCM product application team to self-service on product solution

• Develop reference implementation

• Document runbook guide for reference implementation and hardened services

• Create and maintain CI/CD pipeline for platform service release

• Develop reference implementation

• Support BCM on reference implementation adoption

• Support BCM on hardened service usages

• Develop platform risk mitigation controls

• Platform engineering knowledge transfer to the internal teams

Contracting at Cognizant will see you working with the world’s leading companies to improve everyday life. Unlike many IT gigs, Cognizant’s unique consultative approach will see you help clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses with the latest tech, not just deliver a standard project.

Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant serves 177 of the Fortune 500, and has enjoyed consecutive years of growth, so you’ll never be short of finding your next gig with them. Plus you’ll enjoy many of the perks you’d expect from one of the most admired companies in the world.

Skills & Requirements

• AWS Certificated with at least 4 years on AWS.

Why Hays?

As Cognizant’s chosen recruitment partner we have this role exclusively, so you will work with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of Cognizant, the role, the Information Technology industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers and so can keep you in mind when future gigs like this come up with Cognizant. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

Additionally, this position is a contract role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental or vision benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401K

• Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)

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Hays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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