Release & Deployment Engineer / Environment Support Engineer

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.

Additional employment information

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.

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.

Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.