Cognizant · 1 day ago
Senior Data Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $117K/yr
10+ years expCognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. They are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer / Architect to lead data architecture initiatives, optimize data workflows, and ensure high-performance data systems to support business intelligence and analytics.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Design and implement data architecture and data models for enterprise-scale solutions on Snowflake and AWS Cloud
Lead database migration, deployment, and production releases across environments (Dev, QA, Prod)
Develop and optimize ELT pipelines using Airflow, Python, and dbt, improving efficiency and reducing manual processes
Implement dbt for modular data transformation, testing, and documentation; create custom macros for automation
Build and maintain ETL processes using Matillion, integrating data from Salesforce, Oracle, and Teradata into Snowflake
Configure and manage Snowflake features such as Snowpipe, Time Travel, and Zero-Copy Cloning for continuous data loading and recovery
Optimize SQL queries and database performance across Snowflake, Postgres, Redshift, and Oracle
Manage Salesforce data integration, including standard/custom objects, roles, security profiles, and workflow rules
Ensure data governance, security, and compliance across all data platforms
Create data visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, and Einstein Analytics to support business insights
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable data solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers on best practices in data engineering and analytics
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with strong expertise in Snowflake, ETL/ELT, and data modeling
Hands-on experience with dbt, Airflow, and Python scripting for data orchestration and automation
Proficiency in Salesforce integration and data management
Strong knowledge of RDBMS (Oracle, Teradata, Postgres) and SQL performance tuning
Experience with AWS services (S3, Redshift) and cloud-based data warehousing
Familiarity with Informatica IICS, Matillion, and other ETL tools
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with Kafka, MongoDB, and Cassandra Graph
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards
Exposure to BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Business Objects
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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