Homeoffice Azure Platform Consultant presso Cognizant

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Role: Azure Platform Consultant (Non-Technical Hands-On Role)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Location: Remote, USA (Comfortable to work in PST)%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Summary:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EWe are seeking a proactive and experienced Azure Platform Consultant to support application teams in planning and executing their deployments and migrations to Microsoft Azure. This is not a hands-on technical role, but requires strong expertise in technical design, release management, and Azure services. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic advisor, guiding teams through onboarding, environment planning, and service integration across the Azure ecosystem.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EIn this role, you will%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EEngage clients’ tenants and provide a comprehensive overview of the Azure platform onboarding process.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EReview and validate technical designs to ensure alignment with Azure PaaS service capabilities.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ERecommend and finalize solution design changes during intake before environment provisioning.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ECollaborate with project managers to negotiate delivery timelines, scope, and resource planning.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EPlan and coordinate Azure environment deployments for application teams.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EProvide guidance on Azure services including AKS, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and PostgreSQL.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EStay updated on upcoming Azure features and collaborate with Microsoft for platform enhancements.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EAdvise on Azure DevOps technologies such as Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Key Vault, and GitHub.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EFacilitate requirement gathering, implementation planning, and continuous improvement with onsite/offshore teams.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EPromote innovation, collaboration, and effective communication across stakeholders.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EApply Agile and continuous delivery methodologies to support project execution.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you’ll need to succeed (required skills)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EProven experience in Azure platform consulting, with a focus on design and planning rather than hands-on development.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EStrong understanding of release management and deployment strategies.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EFamiliarity with a wide range of Azure services including:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EDatabricks%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EAzure Data Factory%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ESynapse Analytics%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EPostgreSQL%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EExposure to Azure DevOps tools and practices.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EExperience working with Microsoft on platform features and roadmap discussions.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EAbility to work in Agile environments and manage cross-functional teams.%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred skills: what will help you stand out%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3EAzure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-400) are a plus.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3EExperience in large-scale enterprise Azure migrations or deployments.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3EFamiliarity with chatbot and machine learning services on Azure.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary and Other Compensation:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe%26nbsp;annual salary for this position is between %2499,000 to %24114,000%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3EThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E401(k) plan and contributions%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ELong-term/Short-term Disability%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EPaid Parental Leave%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EEmployee Stock Purchase Plan%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWork model:%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3EAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements,%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Ethis is remote position in USA requiring candidate to work comfortable in PST.%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3EThe 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3EWe%27re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don%27t 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDisclaimer:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Ci%3E“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.”%3C/i%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E Candidarsi ora