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Job Summary

Seeking a senior AWS Data Engineer with 7 to 10 years of experience.


Responsibilities

AWS Data Engineer Skillset

Claude code is a required skill - Should have at least completed trainings

A. Core AWS Data Engineering - Required

Strong experience building pipelines using

  • AWS Glue or Lambda PySpark or Python for batch and micro-batch processing
  • Medallion architecture implementation - Bronze or Silver or Gold layers
  • Amazon S3 data lake design for raw curated and certified zones
  • Amazon Athena for analytical querying and cost aware access patterns
  • Apache Iceberg table design partitioning and maintenance
  • Snapshot management and time travel usage in Iceberg
  • Amazon Redshift for high concurrency and analytical workloads
  • Amazon RDS - approved engines for operational and serving data stores
  • B. Pipeline Orchestration and Eventing - Required

  • Workflow orchestration using AWS Step Functions
  • Event-driven ingestion using Amazon EventBridge
  • AWS Lambda for lightweight processing and control plane logic
  • AWS Fargate and approved container platforms for scalable execution
  • Coordination of batch micro batch and event driven pipelines
  • Error handling retries and compensating actions
  • State management for long running and multi stage workflows
  • C. Data Reliability and Operational Readiness -Required

  • Design of idempotent restartable pipelines
  • Backfill and reprocessing strategies
  • Definition and monitoring of pipeline SLAs or SLOs
  • Integration with enterprise monitoring and alerting tools
  • D. Cost and Performance Engineering - Strongly Preferred

  • Athena or RDS or Redshift query optimization and cost management
  • Glue job sizing tuning and cost controls
  • Lambda execution optimization memory duration invocation patterns
  • Cost efficient use of Fargate and containerized workloads
  • S3 storage optimization across Bronze or Silver or Gold layers
  • Awareness of end to end AWS cost tradeoffs across storage compute and orchestration

  • Certifications Required

    AWS Certification preferred.


    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.

    Your path to Cognizant

    Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

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    Step 1: Application

    Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

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    Step 2: Recruiter call

    If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

    Step 3: Interview(s)

    If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll meet with one of our hiring managers. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

    Step 4: Final decision

    Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

    Benefits that help you thrive and grow

    Our teams achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That’s why our benefits program is built around the diverse needs of our people—so they can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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    Financial wellbeing

    We regularly review market data to ensure compensation is competitive and reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, discount programs, etc.

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    Physical and mental wellbeing

    Physical and mental wellbeing

    We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

    Your Career, Your Way
    Your career, your way

    Your career, your way

    With 90% of our associates building skills through GenAI training, job shadowing, industry certifications and more, you have everything you need to build a full career.

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    Real-world impact

    Real-world impact

    Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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