Cognizant · 12 hours ago
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Engineer
Parsippany, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
8+ years expCognizant AIA is focused on artificial intelligence and analytics, aiming to transform businesses through informed data-driven decisions. They are seeking a skilled Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize data pipelines and analytics solutions in the cloud, leveraging GCP data services and strong ETL/ELT development skills.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop ETL/ELT processes to extract data from various sources, transform it, and load it into BigQuery or other target systems
Build and maintain data models, data warehouses, and data lakes for analytics and reporting
Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines on GCP using tools such as Dataflow, Pub/Sub, cloud run, Python and linux scripting
Optimize BigQuery queries, manage partitioning and clustering, and handle cost optimization
Integrate data from on-premise and cloud systems using Cloud Storage, and APIs
Work closely with DevOps teams to automate deployments using Terraform, Cloud Build, or CI/CD pipelines
Ensure security and compliance by applying IAM roles, encryption, and network controls
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and application teams to deliver high-quality data solutions
Implement best practices for data quality, monitoring, and governance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in data engineering, preferably in a cloud environment
Minimum 3 years of hands-on and strong expertise in GCP services: BigQuery, Cloud storage, Cloud run, Dataflow, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, Cloud Balancer, PubSub, IAM, Logging and Monitoring
Proficiency in SQL, Python and Linux scripting
Prior experience with ETL tools such as Datastage, Informatica, SSIS
Familiarity with data modeling (star/snowflake) and data warehouse concepts
Understanding of CI/CD, version control (Git), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work in an agile and fast-paced environment
Preferred
GCP Professional Data Engineer or Cloud Architect certification is a plus
Benefits
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
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
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$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
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1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
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