Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering roles, with at least 2 years focused on cloud-native data services.

Programming Expertise: Expert proficiency in one coding language like Python , Java or .NET.

Data Fundamentals:

·SQL Mastery: Solid expertise in writing complex and highly optimized SQL queries for relational databases and data warehouses.

·Data Modeling: Deep understanding of data structures, data modeling (e.g., dimensional modeling), and data access patterns.

·Diverse Data Stores: Experience working with a variety of databases, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) , NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, CosmosDB) , and distributed file systems.

Cloud Proficiency (Practical Tooling):

·Proven hands-on experience in at least one major cloud platform, utilizing services critical to data engineering.

·AWS Examples: S3, RDS/Aurora, EMR, Glue, Athena, Redshift, Lambda.

·Azure Examples: Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Synapse.

Pipeline & Processing:

·Distributed Processing: Extensive experience with Big Data/distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Spark (PySpark) or Hadoop.

·ETL/ELT Frameworks: Strong experience building and maintaining data transformations using frameworks like PySpark and libraries like Pandas .

·Orchestration: Experience with modern workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Azure Data Factory .

DevOps & Governance:

·Automation: Familiarity with building and using CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.

·Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Docker, and Terraform .

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·System Design: Understanding of system design principles and experience in architecting robust, scalable, and secure data systems.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

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