About the role
As a DevQA Engineer with CI/CD and OpenShift, you will make an impact by ensuring seamless integration of quality assurance within automated CI/CD pipelines and OpenShift environments. You will be a valued member of the Engineering and Quality team, collaborating closely with development, product, and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure solutions.

In this role, you will:
• Manage Openshift Administration
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Tekton, GitHub/GitLab CI, integrating automated UI/API test suites (Playwright, Selenium).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable environment provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, Helm.
• Set up and manage monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Splunk) for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define branching strategies, testing gates, and environment governance.
• Continuously improve pipeline efficiency, troubleshoot failures, and optimize deployment/testing processes.

Work model
This is an onsite position requiring presence at our Durham, NC office. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered
• Strong experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes and containerization (Docker/Podman).
• Hands-on expertise in CI/CD/CT automation and test integration.
• Proficiency in Playwright and Selenium for UI/API test automation.
• Scripting/programming skills: Python, Bash, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Helm) and Git workflows.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and security best practices.

These will help you stand out
• Certifications: Red Hat OpenShift, CKA, or RHCSA.
• Experience with microservices deployment, service mesh (Istio), and DevSecOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) integrated with OpenShift.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

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

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

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 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

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.