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Senior Consultant - Data Platforms & Architecture

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Skill: Senior Consultant - Data Platforms & Architecture

Exp: 6 to 9 years

Location: Hyderabad

Shift: Night Shift

Responsibilities

· Support solution architecture across modernization projects, ensuring alignment with technical standards and business goals.

· Translate high‑level architecture guidance into actionable delivery tasks and implementation plans.

· Work across App Innovation, Cloud Platform, and Data & AI teams to integrate components into cohesive solutions.

· Execute delivery frameworks, code standards, and reusable patterns that strengthen project consistency.

· Conduct design reviews, technical validation, and quality checks within delivery teams.

· Design and implement complex data pipelines and transformations.

· Optimize Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency.

· Apply lakehouse best practices (medallion patterns, Delta Lake optimization).

· Contribute to logical data models and integration design.

· Troubleshoot production issues and lead root-cause analysis.

· Mentor Consultants and review code for quality and standards adherence.

· Communicate technical progress and risks to project leadership.

· Collaborate with architects, project managers, and client stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

· Mentor junior consultants and engineers, promoting technical development and delivery best practices.

· Troubleshoot and resolve delivery challenges, including integration, performance, and scalability issues.

· Apply current Azure technologies and Microsoft frameworks to optimize solutions for maintainability, performance, and cost efficiency.

· Participate in presales activities by contributing technical estimates, delivery plans, and solution insights.

· Manage workload and commitments to meet utilization goals while maintaining architectural quality across engagements.

· Invests in internal thought leadership, culture of feedback, knowledge-sharing, and/or Intellectual Property development opportunities, including communities of practice and internal initiatives.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

· 4–7 years of experience in data engineering or analytics platforms.

· Strong experience with Databricks, Spark, and Delta Lake.

· Solid understanding of Azure-native data services.

· Experience working in Agile delivery teams.

· 2-5 years of relevant consulting or engineering experience with Azure delivery.

Things to know before you apply

  • Work authorization: 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.
  • Accommodations: 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.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
  • Language proficiency: 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.
  • Inclusion: 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.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

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Physical and mental health

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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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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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

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

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Step 3: Show off your skills

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

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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