Cognizant Romania is home to 2400+ creative technologists and is one of Eastern Europe's largest Software Product Engineering delivery networks. We serve global clients in several industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Communication Media & Technology, and Retail & MLEU (manufacturing, logistics, energy & utilities).
Cognizant Romania was established in 2018 when Cognizant acquired Softvision, a company founded in the late 1990s in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We continue to build on our history as the preferred engineering partner for thriving Silicon Valley tech companies, now as a prominent Cognizant next generation studio.
We are looking for exceptional Data Engineers to work with our cross-functional team and join our world-class community of talented experts in Romania.
5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, building scalable data pipelines and working with cloud-based data ecosystems.
Strong expertise in SQL and hands‑on experience building performant datasets in BigQuery (or similar cloud data warehouses).
Proven experience with Python and PySpark for scalable data processing in distributed environments.
Solid understanding of data modeling, ELT/ETL patterns, and data quality best practices.
Experience with Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer, GCS, or equivalent cloud data services.
Hands‑on experience building scalable data pipelines (batch and near real‑time) in a cloud‑native environment.
Proficiency with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
Nice to have
Terraform, Ansible, Chef, shell scriptin, financial services or regulated environments
Cognizant Romania Employee Benefits:
- Flexible Work Schedule - Outside of main work hours, you can create a schedule that suits your needs
- Annual Vacation Days - 26 days to relax, explore and spend time with loved ones
- Trainings, workshops, and certifications, unlimited Udemy subscription and more
- Private medical package
- Meal tickets
- Referral bonuses
- Life insurance
- Banking services
- Bookster
- EAP Program - wellbeing
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
