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You will be a valued member of the Data Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, data engineers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams.\nIn this role, you will:\nLead the modernization of legacy data platforms and implement cloud-native solutions using GCP and Databricks.\nDesign and develop scalable batch and streaming data pipelines that support enterprise reporting, analytics, and data products.\nBuild and maintain data orchestration frameworks using Apache Airflow and implement CI/CD practices across data engineering solutions.\nEstablish data quality, observability, governance, and security controls to ensure trusted and reliable data assets.\nCollaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions while optimizing performance, scalability, and cost.\nWork model\nWe 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.\nThe 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. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\nExperience designing and implementing enterprise data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, and Cloud Storage.\nHands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, and large-scale data engineering initiatives.\nStrong proficiency in SQL, Python, ETL/ELT development, and data modeling.\nExperience building and supporting Apache Airflow orchestration workflows and implementing CI/CD practices.\nKnowledge of data governance, data quality, observability, security, and metadata management frameworks.\nThese will help you stand out\nExperience integrating SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA data into cloud-based analytics platforms.\nExperience migrating Teradata or other legacy data warehouse technologies to modern cloud architectures.\nKnowledge of Kafka and real-time data processing solutions.\nExperience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and enterprise production support environments.\nCloud certifications in GCP, Databricks, or related technologies.\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.\nSalary and Other Compensation:\nApplications will be accepted until October 26, 2026.\nThe annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $135,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.\nBenefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\n· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\n· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n· 401(k) plan and contributions\n· Long-term/Short-term Disability\n· Paid Parental Leave\n· Employee Stock Purchase Plan\nDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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