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Senior Pentaho Engineer

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What makes Cognizant unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and a unique place international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.
At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story.

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Pentaho Developer to design, develop, and deliver enterprise-grade ETL and data integration solutions. The role requires strong expertise in Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) and proven experience within the insurance domain, including Guidewire Policy Center and Billing Center. The candidate will contribute to scalable data architecture, support agile delivery, and play a key role in ensuring high-quality data processing and migration.

This role involves end-to-end responsibility for leading and delivering technologically advanced, cost-effective, and enterprise-aligned designs for projects and releases. As a member of a squad, the engineer will work collaboratively with other tribe members to achieve business outcomes using agile methodologies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative team.

Mandatory Skills:
•10+ years of experience in Data Warehousing, ETL, and Data Integration.
•Strong hands-on experience with Pentaho Data Integration (Spoon, Kitchen, Pan).
•Advanced knowledge of Oracle and PostgreSQL, including performance tuning.
•Proficiency in Unix/Linux, Shell scripting, and JavaScript.
•Experience with Docker-based deployments and environment management.
•Hands-on experience with GitHub for version control and Jira for tracking.
•Strong understanding of ETL frameworks, data modelling, and transformation logic.
•Experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum practices.
•Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
•Decision making and leadership ability
•Ability to manage a team of 8-10 developers
•Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Niche Pentaho Expertise:
•Experience in building complex transformations, reusable ETL frameworks and Pattern Jobs.
•Strong performance tuning experience (partitioning, clustering, caching).
•Pentaho repository management and deployment strategies.
•Integration with REST/SOAP APIs and JSON/XML data handling.
•Experience with Carte server and CI/CD integration for Pentaho.

Domain Expertise:
•Strong experience in Insurance domain systems.
•Working knowledge of Guidewire Policy Center, Billing Center, and Policy lifecycle.
•Experience in data migration and integration across insurance platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Responsible for understanding the source to target mapping from the technical lead.
•Develop complex ETL and database scripts for Migration framework.
•Deploy and manage solutions using Docker and Jenkin pipelines.
•Optimize ETL processes for performance and scalability.
•Debug Guidewire Policy Center, Billing Center, Claim Center and Contact manager issue and provide solution for the same.
•Identify, debug, and propose enhancements or fixes for code issues.
•Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements.
•Troubleshoot production issues and ensure data quality and integrity.

Qualifications & Certifications (Optional):
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science or equivalent stream


Salary Range:>$100,000
Date of Posting: 7-May-26

Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us.

For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers. Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.


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.

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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.

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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

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. 

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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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