Job Description

We are Cognizant Artificial Intelligence Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. However, clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them. With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate, and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks *You must be legally authorized to work in United States/Canada without the need of employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future * Job Title:  Azure Data Engineer (Hybrid) Role/Responsibilities: - Develops and maintains scalable data pipelines and builds out new API integrations to support continuing increases in data volume and complexity. - Collaborates with analytics and business teams to improve data models that feed business intelligence tools increasing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision making across the organization. - Implements processes and systems to monitor data quality, ensuring production data is always accurate and available for key stakeholders and busine - Writes unit/integration tests contributes to engineering wiki and documents work. - Performs data analysis required to troubleshoot data related issues and assist in the resolution of data issues. - Works closely with a team of frontend and backend engineer’s product managers and analysts. - Defines company data assets (data models): Python, Azure Data Factory, Azure DataBricks jobs to populate data models. - Designs data integrations and data quality framework. - Designs and evaluates open source and vendor tools for data lineage. - Works closely with all business units and engineering teams to develop strategy for long term data platform architecture.   Required Qualifications:   - BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field - 5+ years of Azure Data Factory, Azure DataBricks development experience - 7+ years of SQL experience (No-SQL experience is a plus) - 5+ years of experience with schema design and dimensional data modelling - Ability in managing and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients - Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up always-available service - Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies - Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills - Process oriented with great documentation skills - Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service   Salary and Other Compensation:   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 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. Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.   #LI-AR1 #CB #Ind123