London, London, United Kingdom
22 hours ago
Cloud Engineer/ Grid Platform Engineer

Excellent opportunity for Cloud Engineer to be part of our Cloud Infrastructure & Security services practice. Cognizant Infrastructure Services – Provides IT infrastructure & Cloud services for clients across industry verticals, including both Consulting/Professional and Managed Services, across Enterprise Computing, Cloud services, Security Services, DevOps, Data Centres, End User Computing, Service Desk, Network Services and Environment Management Services.

Key Responsibilities :

Design and build the Grid platform in line with strategic IT architecture Manage and maintain the Grid platform Optimize cloud engine performance on Azure and AWS for efficient workload execution Monitor and optimize the deployment of workloads in cloud environments Develop and maintain automation tools using Python and Powershell Manage infrastructure expansions and compliance Make cost efficiency recommendations Collaborate with business, quant and other IT teams to deliver on projects Provide third-line technical support for the technology platform Act as an escalation point for troubleshooting and resolve production issues. Collaborate with developers to investigate and fix grid-related issues impacting grid applications Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, tools and troubleshooting procedures.

Key Requirements:

Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure environment, where stability and reliability is critical Experience with large scale Grid computing environments 100,000+ cores (DataSyanpse|Tibco GridServer / IBM Platform Symphony or similar) Experience developing and supporting grid applications, using Grid APIs, Java/C#/C++ Experience with Azure and/or AWS and coding in Python and Powershell

Technical Skills:

Strong expertise in Tibco GridServer 7.X on Windows Server Log Analytics (Elasticsearch/SQL/Kibana/Grafana) Proficiency in cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure Advanced Scripting skill using Python and Powershell for automation Developer knowledge of Java/C#/C++ with experience in client driver API integration Windows Server 2019/2022 Enterprise monitoring tools, Geneos

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) Jenkins Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools for distributed systems

At Cognizant you will experience an exciting mix of innovation by design, creativity, collaboration, and efficiency within a framework of stimulating objectives and a passion for delivering the best to our customers.

You will be joining a network of some of the most creative, innovative, and dedicated people in the industry with ample opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Our Associates are chosen for their attitude, skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm but above all, their belief that anything is possible.

Cognizant is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, gender, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation, political opinions, or trade union membership.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

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 unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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