In this role you help drive a transformational big data program for a UK client, focusing on scalable data platforms and advanced visualization. You will design, deploy and secure cloud-based Hadoop infrastructure and lead CI/CD automation in a multi-tenant environment. You collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure production readiness and platform reliability. This role offers hands-on work with cutting-edge big data tech and a clear impact on enterprise analytics. You’ll be part of an agile delivery model in London, contributing to a high-visibility program with senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Represent Cognizant as a DevOps expert to clients and partners to build trust and drive opportunities
Design, deploy and maintain complex Linux-based infrastructure
Set up a secure Hortonworks Hadoop cluster in AWS, including administration and capacity planning
Automate operations with CI/CD pipelines, versioning and containerization
Run a data platform for multiple tenants and client apps for transactional and analytical use cases
Coordinate production readiness by integrating development outputs and supporting live systems
Collaborate with leads and developers to deliver and guide the team toward success
Key requirements
Infrastructure automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, SaltStack, Puppet, and Docker
AWS cloud setup and administration
Strong Linux administration skills
Python and Java proficiency
CI tools: Jenkins/Nexus
Java build systems: Maven, Gradle
GitHub for code versioning and branching
Configuration management, backup/restore with Puppet and custom Bash scripts
System monitoring: Zabbix, Prometheus, Nagios
ELK stack: Elasticsearch, Logstash
Hadoop cluster administration, HDP security with Knox and Kerberos
Agile experience
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to articulate tech and business trade-offs
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