Release & Deployment Engineer / Environment Support Engineer
Cognizant Technology Tampa, FL
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About the role
**Role: Release & Deployment Engineer / Environment Support Engineer**
**Location: Remote (Anywhere in USA)**
**Role Overview**
The Release & Deployment Engineer is responsible for managing the complete software release lifecycle, from approved release requests through code merge, build, deployment, validation, and production closeout. The role supports multiple environments, including Development, QA, Release Candidate, UAT/Parallel, Training, Demo, and Production. This position also provides application and environment support, maintains deployment tools, supports audits, and ensures compliance requirements are met.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Manage end-to-end release and deployment activities across all environments.
+ Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Azure DevOps pipelines.
+ Perform code merges, resolve deployment conflicts, and coordinate release activities.
+ Administer and support release management tools such as:
+ SVN
+ Jenkins
+ Azure DevOps
+ ALM
+ Provide application and environment support to development and business teams.
+ Set up, configure, and maintain operating systems and deployment environments.
+ Prepare deployment documentation and provide audit evidence during client and internal audits.
+ Monitor release health and ensure successful implementation in production environments.
+ Automate deployment and operational activities wherever possible.
**Required Technical Skills**
**Operating Systems**
+ AIX
+ Windows Server
+ Linux (Red Hat)
**Technologies**
+ Java
+ Oracle Database
+ .NET
+ SQL Server
+ Jenkins
**Scripting & Automation**
+ ANT
+ Perl
+ YAML
+ Shell Scripting
+ Python
+ PowerShell
**Preferred Skills**
+ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
+ Experience with CI/CD implementation and automation.
+ Knowledge of release governance and change management processes.
+ Experience supporting production applications and environments.
+ Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
· **Salary and Benefits**
· The Salary for this position will be $99,000 and $115, 000 yearly 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 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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