Job Summary
This hybrid role is for a Senior Architect with deep hands-on expertise in Databricks SQL, Databricks Workflows, and PySpark. The candidate will drive end-to-end data platform and analytics solutions for a global organization, designing, optimizing, and governing scalable cloud-based data architectures that enable trusted insights, improve business decisions, and support responsible innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable cloud-based data architectures on Databricks to support complex analytical workloads and reliable data products.
- Develop robust data pipelines using Databricks Workflows and PySpark to ingest, transform, and curate large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
- Optimize Databricks SQL queries and data models for high-performance, low-latency analytics.
- Establish reusable frameworks and patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration to improve consistency and reduce time-to-market.
- Collaborate with product owners, data engineers, and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Define and enforce best practices for code quality, version control, testing, and deployment in Databricks environments.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to enhance reliability and observability of workflows and jobs.
- Design secure data access models (RBAC, data masking, encryption) to ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
- Drive modernization by migrating legacy systems into Databricks-based platforms, simplifying architecture and reducing operational complexity.
- Conduct architecture and code reviews to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Partner with cloud and infrastructure teams to optimize compute, storage, and networking for cost efficiency and performance.
- Document architecture decisions, data flows, and standards for long-term maintainability.
- Mentor and guide teams on Databricks and PySpark implementation best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks, Databricks SQL, Databricks Workflows, and PySpark.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and query optimization for analytical workloads.
- Hands-on experience in building and orchestrating complex data pipelines within Databricks (scheduling, dependency management, recovery strategies).
- Solid understanding of distributed computing concepts (cluster configuration, parallel processing, resource tuning).
- Experience with data governance, data quality, and metadata management frameworks.
- Hands-on expertise with CI/CD practices for Databricks deployments, including automated testing and release pipelines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proven experience in large-scale cloud-based data ecosystems and modern data platform
Preferred Certifications
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
- Equivalent cloud data certification (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
*Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and who can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply—even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until Aug 06, 2026,
The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000 - $ 150,000 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
- 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 law.
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.
