Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst with a strong analytical mindset. This crucial role requires advanced SQL and data visualization experience to transform raw data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. A deep understanding of business operations is essential.
Responsibilities
Data Analysis & SQL Proficiency Collect clean and analyze datasets for trends translate business needs into data solutions conduct root cause analysis optimize complex SQL queries Set up data pipelines and ETL.
- Cross-functional Collaboration : Collaborate with product marketing finance and engineering translate business needs into analytical solutions articulate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Data Visualization & Reporting: Design interactive dashboards (e.g. Looker) effectively communicate findings through visualizations and data storytelling.
Bachelors/Masters in Data Science Statistics Maths Computer Science or related field.
6+ years in Data Analytics.
Advanced SQL and relational database proficiency.
Excellent analytical problem-solving critical thinking communication and presentation skills.
Experience with large datasets and cloud platforms (GCP AWS Azure) a plus.
Strong experience with data visualization/dashboarding tools (e.g. Looker) is an added advantage.
Experience in Payments Domain is an added advantage.
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.











