Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

As a Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer, you will make an impact by building and supporting reliable Azure cloud platforms that keep business-critical insurance systems running securely and efficiently. You will contribute to cloud modernization, improve automation, strengthen platform reliability, and help teams deliver scalable solutions with greater speed and confidence. You will work with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to design, deploy, automate, and support Azure cloud environments that are secure, resilient, and built for long-term scalability. You will be a valued member of our Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Senior Manager.

In this role, you will:

Lead the design, build, and support of cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure DevOps

Oversee the deployment and management of Azure cloud resources to ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and reliability

Use Terraform to build repeatable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and improve cloud deployment processes

Coordinate with Platform, Enterprise Technology Services, and Application teams to action Azure Services deprecation/migration, Cloud Security Posture Management, and KRI

Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud services with existing insurance platforms, aligning solutions with Life and Annuities Insurance business needs

Apply cloud security, governance, and compliance practices to protect sensitive business and customer data

Monitor cloud platform health, infrastructure performance, and resource utilization to support stable and cost-effective operations.

Build and enhance automation scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes using GitHub Actions or similar tools to reduce manual effort.

Troubleshoot complex cloud platform issues and help minimize service disruption.

Support cloud assessments, audits, resiliency reviews, disaster recovery planning, and ongoing cloud modernization initiatives

Required skills

6+ years of experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and cloud-native platform operations in enterprise or production environments

Experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code and automated cloud provisioning

Proficiency with platform support, monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting tools

Strong experience with CI/CD tools, release automation, and source control platforms such as GitHub

Knowledge of cloud security, access controls, compliance, and governance practices

Ability to collaborate with technical and business teams across application, infrastructure, and security functions

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to support business-critical production environments

Preferred skills

Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms

Knowledge of high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery practices

Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar tools

Familiarity with cloud cost optimization and performance tuning

Experience in insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry is an asset

Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert, or equivalent Azure-focused cloud certification.

We’re eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter and we want to see how you are the right person for this role.

Total compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD $90,000 to $105,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Working arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. 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.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.

Post closing date: Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2026.