Job Summary:
Looking for a Databricks Expert to drive next‑gen platform uplift, define best practices, and lead delivery across our Lakehouse ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
- Lead modernization of Databricks platform and adoption of advanced features.
- Design and deliver Lakeflow jobs, pipelines, and scalable Lakehouse solutions.
- Implement and optimize Unity Catalog, DQX, DB Genie, AI/BI workloads.
- Establish engineering best practices, governance, and automation frameworks.
- Along with the individual contribution, mentor teams and guide technical decision‑making across the organization.
Requirements
- Around 5+ years in data/platform engineering with deep Databricks expertise
- Strong Hands‑on experience with Pyspark, Streaming, DBR, Lakeflow, UC, DQX, DB Genie, Delta Lake
- Experienced in ADF, Synapse and exposure to Azure DevOPs
- Proven leadership in large‑scale Databricks or Lakehouse transformation projects
- Strong out of the box thinking, problem‑solving, and deliverables leadership
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
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.
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