Cognizant · 14 hours ago
Data Engineer
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yrCognizant is seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join their Data Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines for various types of data, while collaborating with data scientists and business stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines using Python, Spark, and SQL
Ingest, process, and analyze structured (e.g., relational databases), semi-structured (e.g., JSON, XML), and unstructured data (e.g., text, logs, images) from diverse sources
Implement data quality checks, validation, and transformation logic to ensure data integrity and reliability
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions
Develop and maintain data models, data dictionaries, and technical documentation
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows for performance and scalability
Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy policies
Support data migration, integration, and modernization initiatives, including cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Automate repetitive data engineering tasks and contribute to continuous improvement of data infrastructure
Knowledge of any of the cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
Good programming skills in Python and SQL
Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect)
Exposure to data lake and data warehouse architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Big query etc.)
Knowledge of containerization and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub)
Familiarity with data visualization tools
Basic understanding of ETL/ELT concepts, data modeling, and data architecture
Preferred
Knowledge of any of the cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance best practices
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.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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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