We are looking for a Senior Snowflake Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Snowflake, SnowSQL, Airflow, and Big Data Analytics, alongside proficiency in tools like Tableau and cloud services, to drive data modernization initiatives effectively.
We are Cognizant Artificial Intelligence:
Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. However, clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them. With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate, and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks.
In this role, you will:
- Design and implement data integration processes from legacy systems to Snowflake.
- Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using Snowflake, SnowSQL, and Airflow.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of data queries and processes.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of data processes and workflows.
- Develop and manage dashboards and reports using Tableau.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):
- 7+ Years of experience as a Snowflake Data Engineer on the projects of Data Warehousing,
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in Data Transformation from legacy systems (Netezza, DB2, Oracle, SQL-server) to cloud DW-Snowflake & Data Modernization.
- Strongly skilled on Snowflake Cloud Data Platform (Snowflake data warehouse, SnowSQL, Airflow, Hive, Snow pipe, SQL developer, Big Data Analytics, Tableau & cloud services like Hive.
- Snowflake Data Warehousing
- SnowSQL, Hive, Airflow.
- Snow pipe.
- Data Warehousing and ETL
- Jira, GitHub and ServiceNow.
- Must have hands-on Tableau experience for data visualization.
What will help you stand out (preferred skills):
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud services.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- SnowPro Core Certification is a bonus.
- Banking and Financial Services industry experience preferred.
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed.
Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Working Arrangements:
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Toronto. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
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 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.