Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Roles and Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server / SSIS ETL Developer with expertise in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise data warehouse and business intelligence solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with SQL Server, SSIS, T-SQL, ETL development, data warehousing, and performance optimization. The role requires collaboration with business stakeholders, analysts, and global development teams to deliver scalable and reliable data integration solutions.
Required Experience
- 10+ years of experience in SQL Server development and ETL solutions.
- Strong experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and T-SQL development.
- Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, or other enterprise environments.
- Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance, and maintain ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
- Build and support enterprise data warehouse solutions by integrating data from multiple source systems.
- Develop and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views, functions, and data transformation logic.
- Create reliable and scalable batch processing solutions to support business reporting and analytics requirements.
- Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) activities while ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Monitor, schedule, and troubleshoot ETL jobs using SQL Server Agent.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical ETL and database solutions.
- Participate in data modeling, ETL design, development, testing, deployment, and production support activities.
- Perform query tuning, index optimization, and SSIS package performance enhancements to improve data processing efficiency.
- Manage source code versioning, deployments, and release activities using TFS/Git.
- Investigate production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent solutions to improve system stability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business users, and offshore/onshore stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Prepare technical documentation, deployment guides, and support documents.
Required Technical Skills
Database Technologies
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012/2016/2019
- T-SQL
- Stored Procedures, Functions, Views, Triggers
- Dynamic SQL
ETL & Reporting
- SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
- Data Warehousing Concepts
- ETL Design and Development
BI & Analytics
- Power BI
- Dashboard and Report Development
- Data Modeling
Tools & Platforms
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Team Foundation Server (TFS)
- Git
- Azure Portal
- SQL Server Agent
- ServiceNow
- Confluence
- Grafana
- Prometheus
Preferred Qualifications
- AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Certification.
- Experience with cloud-based data solutions and Azure services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
Domain Experience Preferred: Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, or Enterprise Data Warehouse environments.
Application Accepted: 10/5/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $110,000 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:
· Extended Group Health Plan through Manulife
· Prescription drug coverage
· Virtual healthcare through TELUS Health Virtual Care
· TELUS Virtual Pharmacy
· Mental health and counseling services
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Mental Health Ally Program
· Life Insurance
· Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
· Leave of Absence and Disability support programs
· Wellbeing resources, events, and champion networks
· Group Registered Pension Plan (RPP) for associates on Canada payroll
· Employer matching contributions under the RPP (subject to plan terms)
· Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
· Competitive group investment rates through Manulife
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 language
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
