DevOps Containerization Architect
Company: Cognizant
Location: Waddell
Posted on: July 18, 2025
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Job Description:
DevOps Containerization Architect Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Experience: 10-12 years Responsibilities: · Design and architect
containerization solutions to streamline application builds and
deployments across our organization. · Evaluate existing
application architectures and identify opportunities for
containerization to improve scalability, reliability, and
efficiency. · Develop containerization strategies and roadmaps
aligned with business objectives and technical requirements. · Lead
the implementation of containerization platforms and tools,
including container orchestration systems like Kubernetes, Docker
Swarm, or similar technologies. · Define best practices, standards,
and guidelines for container image management, Dockerfile creation,
and Kubernetes deployment manifests. · Collaborate with development
teams to containerize existing applications and refactor monolithic
architectures into microservices. · Establish CI/CD pipelines for
automating the build, test, and deployment processes of
containerized applications. · Ensure the security and compliance of
containerized environments through container image scanning,
network segmentation, and access controls. · Optimize containerized
infrastructure for scalability, performance, and
cost-effectiveness. · Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting
solutions to track the health and performance of containerized
applications and infrastructure. · Provide technical leadership,
mentorship, and training to team members on containerization
technologies and best practices. · Stay current with industry
trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in
containerization and cloud-native architectures. Requirement : ·
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or
related field (Master's degree preferred). · Proven experience as a
Containerization Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar role
designing and implementing containerization solutions in production
environments. · Strong expertise in containerization technologies
such as Docker, Kubernetes, container registries, and CI/CD
pipelines. · Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS,
Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of
microservices architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), and
configuration management tools. Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 07/24/2025 The annual salary
for this position is between $79,240– $133,500 depending on
experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual
incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is
subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits :
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject
to applicable eligibility requirements: ·
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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits
information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant
reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject
to applicable law.
Keywords: Cognizant, Avondale , DevOps Containerization Architect, IT / Software / Systems , Waddell, Arizona
