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Forward Deploy Engineer (AI/ML systems, MLOPS) at Cognizant

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Bangalore, India
Hybrid
Senior · 6–14 yrs

About the Role

Cognizant is hiring a Forward Deploy Engineer for AI/ML systems and MLOps in Bangalore. This hybrid role requires technical mastery across cloud platforms, data engineering, AI/ML systems (LLM fine-tuning, vector databases, MLOps, MCPs), and the ability to transform prototypes into secure, compliant production systems.

Cognizant is an AI Builder bridging AI investment and enterprise value with full-stack AI solutions for global clients.

What you'll do

  • Deploy forward with clients on AI/ML systems and MLOps initiatives
  • Build rapid PoCs demonstrating LLM, vector DB, and MCP capabilities
  • Optimize data engineering pipelines for AI workloads
  • Fine-tune LLMs and implement vector database solutions
  • Apply MLOps basics for model deployment and monitoring
  • Troubleshoot production issues in real time
  • Transform prototypes into secure, compliant enterprise systems
  • Communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders
  • Solve problems under ambiguity in client environments

What we're looking for

  • 6-14 years experience
  • AWS cloud platform (must-have); Azure/GCP good to have
  • Data engineering and pipeline optimization
  • AI/ML systems: LLM fine-tuning, vector databases, MLOps, MCPs

Skills & Technologies

Required

6-14 years experience AWS cloud platform (must-have); Azure/GCP good to have Data engineering and pipeline optimization AI/ML systems: LLM fine-tuning, vector databases, MLOps, MCPs Ability to build PoCs quickly Strong communication and problem-solving under ambiguity Real-time troubleshooting capability Excellent communicator with empathy for client needs

Benefits & Perks

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Leave Policy
  • Learning Budget
  • EPF / NPS

Why This Role is Good for Experienced Professionals

  • Transform AI prototypes into secure production systems on AWS at enterprise scale.
  • Cloud platform mastery with AWS (must-have); Azure/GCP nice to have
  • Data engineering and pipeline optimization
  • AI/ML systems: LLM fine-tuning, vector databases, MLOps, MCPs
  • Build PoCs on the fly with strong communication and empathy
  • Problem-solving under ambiguity with real-time troubleshooting
  • Transform prototypes into secure, compliant production systems
  • Hybrid Bangalore role with global client exposure
  • Work with Cognizant's AI Builder practice
  • Strong communicator capable of client-facing delivery
  • Bridge between AI innovation and enterprise production requirements

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building full-stack AI solutions that amplify human potential for global enterprises. The Forward Deploy Engineer role embeds with clients to build PoCs and productionize AI/ML systems under ambiguity.
Industry
Technology
Company Size
500+
Website
cognizant.com
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Job Details

Type
Full time
Level
Senior
Experience
6–14 years
Location
Bangalore, India
Work Mode
Hybrid
Category
AI / ML

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