Data Engineer

Hybrid - 3 days on site

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipeline Development
Design and implement robust ETL/ELT pipelines using GCP services like Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, and Data Fusion.
Automate data ingestion from diverse sources (APIs, databases, flat files) into BigQuery and Cloud Storage

Data Modelling & Warehousing

Develop and maintain data models and marts in BigQuery.
Optimize data storage and retrieval for performance and cost efficiency.

Security & Compliance

Implement GCP security best practices including IAM, VPC Service Controls, and encryption.
Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.

Monitoring & Optimization

Set up monitoring and alerting using Stackdriver.
Create custom log metrics and dashboards for pipeline health and performance

Collaboration & Support

Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions.
Provide architectural guidance and support for cloud migration and modernization initiatives

Skillset

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, SQL, Java (optional)
GCP Services: BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, Composer (Airflow), App Engine
Tools: GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, DBT, Apache Beam
Databases: Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake (basic)
Orchestration: Airflow, Cloud Composer
Monitoring: Stackdriver, Logging & Alerting

Certifications

Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer
Google Cloud Certified - Associate Cloud Engineer
Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect (optional)

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work in Agile environments and manage multiple priorities

Experience Requirements

Extensive experience in data engineering
Strong hands-on experience with GCP
Experience in cloud migration and real-time data processing is a plus

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 2024) 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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