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You will design and support data connectivity, metadata management, graph platforms, ingestion frameworks, and search capabilities that enable scalable knowledge discovery and enterprise intelligence solutions.\nThe ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), data engineering, metadata management, graph technologies, data lineage, and scalable ingestion architectures.\nWork Model\nThis position is fully remote within the United States, providing flexibility while collaborating with globally distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones.\nOccasional travel may be required for client workshops, planning sessions, architecture reviews, and strategic initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nData Connectivity & Integration\nDesign, develop, and maintain connectivity solutions for enterprise data sources.\nBuild adapters and integration frameworks supporting:BigQuery\nCloud SQL\nREST APIs\nApigee\nGoogle Cloud Storage (GCS)\nPub/Sub\n\nEstablish scalable and reliable ingestion patterns for operational, transactional, and master data systems.\nSupport API-based integrations across enterprise applications and data platforms.\nData Profiling & Metadata Management\nProfile enterprise data to assess:Data Quality\nCompleteness\nStatistical Patterns\nDependencies\nData Relationships\nSource System Characteristics\n\nDevelop data discovery frameworks that support ontology and semantic model development.\nBuild metadata management processes supporting data governance, traceability, and analytics.\nSurface data quality issues and metadata findings to architecture and business teams.\nKnowledge Graph & Search Platform Engineering\nDesign and operate the enterprise Knowledge Core supporting graph-based data exploration and search.\nImplement graph and knowledge management platforms utilizing:Spanner Graph\nNeo4j\nAmazon Neptune\nTigerGraph\nRDF/SPARQL Technologies\nEquivalent Graph Platforms\n\nSupport graph data modeling, relationship management, and semantic search capabilities.\nEnable enterprise-scale graph analytics and knowledge discovery use cases.\nBatch & Streaming Data Engineering\nBuild and maintain batch and real-time data pipelines that continuously synchronize source data with graph and catalog platforms.\nDesign ingestion architectures utilizing:Dataflow\nApache Beam\nPub/Sub\nCloud Composer\nEvent-Driven Architectures\n\nEnsure data pipelines remain scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient.\nSupport near real-time updates across ontology and knowledge graph environments.\nData Governance, Quality & Lineage\nImplement automated data quality controls and validation frameworks.\nSupport schema discovery and metadata catalog capabilities.\nCapture and maintain end-to-end data lineage from source systems through graph and ontology representations.\nEstablish governance controls including:IAM Policies\nEncryption Standards\nMetadata Tracking\nLineage Instrumentation\n\nPartner with architecture and governance teams to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.\nOntology & AI Enablement\nSupport ontology mapping activities by providing:Profiled Schemas\nData Dependency Maps\nSample Data Sets\nMetadata Context\n\nDeliver curated and well-profiled datasets supporting machine learning and entity-resolution initiatives.\nCollaborate with Data Scientists and Applied AI teams to improve data quality and knowledge graph accuracy.\nEnable graph-based AI use cases, entity matching, semantic search, and inference capabilities.\nMonitoring, Reliability & Optimization\nMonitor platform health, ingestion jobs, graph-processing workloads, and metadata services.\nTroubleshoot data and pipeline issues and implement preventative solutions.\nOptimize performance, scalability, and operational efficiency across the platform stack.\nManage cost optimization initiatives across cloud infrastructure and processing workloads.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.\n5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Data Platform Engineering.\nProven experience building large-scale ingestion, metadata, and data management solutions.\nStrong expertise in:Python\nSQL\n\nHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including:BigQuery\nDataflow\nPub/Sub\nCloud Composer\nCloud SQL\nGoogle Cloud Storage (GCS)\n\nExperience implementing:Data Profiling\nData Lineage\nMetadata Management\nData Quality Frameworks\n\nExperience with graph technologies, including one or more of:Spanner Graph\nNeo4j\nAmazon Neptune\nTigerGraph\nJanusGraph\nRDF/SPARQL Platforms\n\nExperience writing graph queries using:Cypher\nGremlin\nSPARQL\nEquivalent Graph Query Languages\n\nStrong understanding of data governance and metadata management principles.\nExcellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nHands-on experience with Spanner Graph.\nExperience within telecommunications environments.\nKnowledge of:OSS/BSS Systems\nTM Forum SID\neTOM Frameworks\n\nExperience with Apigee or enterprise API management platforms.\nGoogle Cloud Professional Data Engineer Certification.\nExperience building semantic search, knowledge graph, or ontology-based solutions.\nFamiliarity with vector search technologies and retrieval architectures.\nExperience supporting AI, knowledge management, or graph-powered analytics initiatives.\nTechnical Expertise\nCandidates should demonstrate expertise in:\nGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)\nBigQuery\nCloud SQL\nDataflow\nPub/Sub\nCloud Composer\nDataplex\nSpanner Graph\nNeo4j\nAmazon Neptune\nTigerGraph\nRDF/SPARQL\nMetadata Management\nData Lineage\nData Quality\nKnowledge Graphs\nSemantic Search\nVector Search\nPython\nSQL\nAPI Integration\nData Governance\nSalary and Other Compensation\nThe annual salary for this position is anticipated to be between $100,000 and $120,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.\nIn addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for:\nAnnual performance-based bonus\nMerit-based compensation increases\nEmployee referral bonuses, where applicable\nThe compensation information provided is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify compensation information based on business needs and applicable laws.\nBenefits\nCognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nLife Insurance and AD&D Coverage\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nPaid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays\n401(k) Plan with Company Contributions (subject to eligibility)\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (where available)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nParental Leave and Family Care Benefits\nTuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs\nAccess to Learning, Certification, and Career Development Opportunities\nBenefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms.\nWhy Cognizant\nBuild next-generation knowledge graph and ontology platforms.\nWork with cutting-edge graph, metadata, cloud, and AI technologies.\nCollaborate with architects, data scientists, and platform engineering teams on enterprise-scale initiatives.\nGain exposure to advanced semantic search, vector search, and AI-powered knowledge management solutions.\nAccess industry-leading learning, cloud certifications, and career development programs.\nJoin a global organization committed to innovation, engineering excellence, and digital transformation.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nCognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all associates feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. 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