Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
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Full time
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Remote
Experience: 8+ Years
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Job Description – Azure Data Engineer (ADF + SSIS)
Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled Azure Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory (ADF) and SSIS to design, develop, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines. The role will support enterprise data warehouse and cloud modernization initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and develop ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and SSIS
- Build and manage data integration workflows across multiple sources (SQL Server, APIs, flat files, cloud storage)
- Migrate and modernize legacy SSIS packages to Azure Data Factory pipelines
- Develop and maintain data pipelines from Azure Data Lake / blob storage
- Implement incremental data loads, scheduling, and orchestration
- Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Work with stakeholders for requirement gathering, data validation, and UAT
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across pipelines
- Support CI/CD deployments using Azure DevOps
- Troubleshoot pipeline failures and production issues
Required Skills & Experience
- 8–10 years of experience in Data Engineering / ETL
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- T-SQL (stored procedures, performance tuning)
- Expertise in data warehousing concepts (fact/dimension, star schema)
- Experience with Azure components:
- Azure Data Lake / Blob Storage
- Azure SQL / Synapse
- Strong understanding of:
- Data pipelines, transformations, orchestration
- Data modeling and ETL design principles
- Experience with data migration to cloud (Azure)
- Experience with Pyspark/python
Nice to Have
- Experience with Azure Databricks
- Exposure to Power BI / reporting tools
- Experience in SSIS to ADF migration projects
- Knowledge of CI/CD, Git, Azure DevOps
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 7/15/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 - $140,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable la
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
