PKware Architect (Remote)

Job Summary

• Design robust data quality architectures that align with enterprise data strategies and ensure consistent trusted information across analytical and operational platforms
• Develop scalable blueprints for implementing PKware based data quality frameworks that enhance accuracy completeness and timeliness of key data domains
• Define data quality rules metrics and controls that support governance objectives and improve transparency for business and technology stakeholders
• Collaborate with data engineers and data modelers to embed data quality checks into ingestion transformation and consumption layers across hybrid environments
• Partner with business teams to understand critical data elements and translate those requirements into reusable Pkware configurations and workflows
• Optimize existing data quality processes by identifying gaps streamlining rule execution and reducing false positives to improve operational efficiency
• Provide expert guidance on DQG architect patterns reference models and best practices to support large scale data quality initiatives
• Create detailed solution design documents including source to target mappings and rule specifications to provide clarity for implementation teams
• Coordinate with testing teams to validate data quality rules perform root cause analysis on issues and ensure successful deployment into production environments
• Advise data governance teams on how to measure and report data quality performance using dashboards and scorecards that are meaningful to decision makers
• Mentor junior practitioners on data quality concepts Ataccama usage and standardized methods that promote consistency and long term maintainability
• Engage with security and compliance partners to ensure that data quality designs respect regulatory obligations and protect sensitive information
• Document operational procedures monitoring approaches and incident handling guidelines so run teams can support solutions effectively over time

• Use extensive experience with data quality basics to interpret profiling results define remediation actions and communicate impacts to business partners
• Apply deep hands on expertise with PKware tools to configure rules build workflows and manage metadata for complex data ecosystems
• Leverage strong knowledge of DQG architect methodologies to integrate data quality into enterprise architecture and governance frameworks
• Demonstrate advanced skill in relational databases and structured query development to analyze data issues and validate rule logic efficiently
• Utilize experience with data integration and batch or streaming pipelines to design end to end data quality controls across multiple platforms
• Draw on hybrid work experience to collaborate effectively across locations using clear communication and documentation to keep stakeholders aligned
• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to diagnose persistent data issues propose practical solutions and track progress to resolution

• 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

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.

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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.