AWS Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced AWS Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud solutions using AWS services. This is a hybrid position based in Halifax, NS or Toronto, Canada.

Responsibilities

• AWS Architecture: Design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud solutions using EC2, Lambda, SSM, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and related services.
• Infrastructure Automation: Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform with reusable modules, state management, and CI/CD integration.
• Configuration & Systems Management: Implement automated patching, configuration, and remote management using AWS SSM.
• Version Control: Manage code repositories, branching strategies, and release workflows using Git.
• OS Administration: Perform system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across Windows and Unix platforms.
• Security & Compliance: Implement cloud security controls, network segmentation, encryption, and compliance standards.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Set up observability dashboards, alerts, and performance tuning for cloud workloads.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with architecture, DevOps, and delivery teams to ensure smooth deployments and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Mandatory Skills:
  • AWS (EC2, Lambda, SSM, VPC): 5 years of experience
  • Terraform: 2 years of experience
  • GIT: 2 years of experience
  • Windows / Unix: 2 years of experience

We Offer

• Compensation: Between $110,000 – $120,000 per year.
• Work Model: Hybrid

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind-so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced, and healthy life.

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program, and more.

Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations-and build the skills you need to grow your career.

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us-but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Cognizant is great for those wanting to make the world a better place, as we create solutions with top technology partners to address complex problems for our clients.

Brigitte Roy

Director of Strategy Alliances

I’m supported by motivational leaders who empower me to grow in my career through learning programs, industry conferences, and internal job moves. I’m proud of the career progression I’m making here.

Rahul Sathe

Principal Product Architect – Insurance

The moment I joined Cognizant, I felt like I belonged. I was heard and empowered to challenge ideas-and I still am to this day.

Dr. Amita Oppal Gill

Service Line Sales Manager

Cognizant has one of the best learning ecosystems you can ask for. From sponsored certifications to training platforms to mentorship, we have all that we need to grow.

Debashish Mishra

SAP MM Developer

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