Pega Administrator – DevOps & AWS Cloud - 00065844501

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Pega Administrator with strong expertise in DevOps practices and AWS Cloud infrastructure to support and enhance enterprise-grade healthcare applications. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of Pega environments through automation, cloud deployment, and continuous integration.

In this role, you will:

• Administer and maintain Pega PRPC environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Lead platform and release management across development, QA, and production environments.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Pega Deployment Manager, Jenkins, GitLab, and JFrog.
• Manage AWS infrastructure for Pega deployments using EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, and RDS.
• Automate environment provisioning and configuration using Ansible and Terraform.
• Ensure secure credential management using CyberArk.

Work model: Remote

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in St. Louis, MO. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Proven experience with Pega PRPC 8.x, Pega 23, and Pega 24, including upgrades and migrations.
• Hands-on proficiency with DevOps tools: Jenkins, GitLab, JFrog, and Ansible.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services: EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, and RDS.
• Experience with Apache Tomcat and containerization technologies like Docker.
• Familiarity with OpenJDK migration and cloud-native deployment strategies.
• Deep understanding of Pega tools: Deployment Manager, SMA, AES, PLA.

These will help you stand out

• CSA – Certified System Architect
• CSSA – Certified Senior System Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 12/24/2025

The annual salary for this position is between $125,000- 130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and 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.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

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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.