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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Baton Rouge, LA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Subnetting, Microsoft SQL Server, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Autoscaling, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Containerization, Kubernetes, Bicep, Azure AKS, Terraform, QNXT - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0C77A5D2616B4B30B2D12508FEAA6B61/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience operating Kubernetes platforms, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service, in production environments. * Strong knowledge of Kubernetes operations, including cluster builds, node pool management, autoscaling, ingress, upgrades, and troubleshooting. * Experience with Azure infrastructure services, including virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, identity, monitoring, and secure connectivity. * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep. * Experience supporting containerized enterprise applications or mission-critical production systems. * Experience creating and managing Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments. * Hands-on experience operating .NET / ASP.NET Core applications in containerized environments. * Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including connectivity, performance, and high-availability considerations. These will help you stand out * Experience supporting TriZetto QNXT, Facets, or other healthcare payer platforms. * Experience working in PHI-regulated or security-sensitive environments. * Familiarity with Azure DevOps or GitOps-based deployment pipelines. * Experience supporting batch-heavy healthcare workloads on AKS. * Kubernetes or Azure certifications, such as CKA, CKAD, or Azure Administrator. * Background in healthcare, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or Exchange programs., Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you! ## Description As a Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, operating, and optimizing Azure Kubernetes Service platforms that support TriZetto QNXT workloads in healthcare payer environments. You will be a valued member of the healthcare technology team and work collaboratively with QNXT products, DevOps, Azure infrastructure, environment management, batch, and production support teams. In this role, you will: * Design, provision, and operate secure, scalable Azure Kubernetes Service clusters for QNXT workloads across non-production, production, and disaster recovery environments. * Manage Kubernetes namespaces, node pools, ingress, workload placement, autoscaling, service networking, and platform reliability. * Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep to support repeatable Azure environment builds. * Enforce identity, access, and security controls using Microsoft Entra ID, managed identities, and Kubernetes RBAC. * Establish monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Container Insights, and Kubernetes metrics. * Support AKS lifecycle management, including upgrades, release readiness, troubleshooting, and production stability. * Deploy and operate containerized .NET applications and support Microsoft SQL Server connectivity, performance, and availability. Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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. 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