Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics
About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies.
By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Job Summary
We are seeking a Data Analyst with strong Python and Spark skills to support data engineering and analytics initiatives. This role involves working with large datasets using Databricks, developing data processing logic, and collaborating with business and product teams to deliver data-driven solutions. You will play a key role in transforming business requirements into technical implementations while ensuring data accuracy and quality. The position requires hands-on coding, SQL expertise, and the ability to work in an Agile environment.
In this role, you will:
· Develop and maintain data processing workflows using Python and Spark on Databricks.
· Collaborate with BSA and product teams to understand and translate requirements into technical solutions.
· Write Python and SQL code to process, validate, and analyze data.
· Maintain and update source-to-target mapping documents.
· Perform unit testing and support defect resolution in collaboration with QA and business testers.
· Coordinate with administrators for deployments and version control activities.
· Work closely with offshore teams to ensure smooth delivery and collaboration.
· Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions.
What you need to have to be considered
· 3+ years of experience in Data Analysis / Data Engineering roles.
· Strong expertise in Python and Spark for data processing.
· Hands-on experience with SQL for querying and data manipulation.
· Experience working with Databricks platform.
· Basic understanding of ETL/data pipelines and big data processing concepts.
· Experience with version control and collaborative development practices is a plus.
· Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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Applications will be accepted until 26 Jun 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[62,550 - 84,000] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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.
