Ab Inito - Data Catalog expert
About the role
As a Data Catalog Expert, you will make an impact by designing and implementing large-scale enterprise solutions, defining solution and integration architectures, and aligning technology strategies with business goals. You will be a valued member and will be working closely with product teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative, secure, and scalable solutions.
Responsibilities:
· We are seeking an experienced Data Catalog and Metadata Specialist to design, implement, and govern our enterprise-wide metadata architecture.
· Lead the integration and optimization of Ab Initio’s Data Catalog and Enterprise Metadata Hub
· Enterprise Metadata Architecture: Design and maintain a comprehensive metadata strategy, utilizing the Ab Initio Metadata Hub
· Design robust end to end data integration architectures using Ab Initio tools and foundational ETL practices to support critical Wealth Manager business processes and analytics needs.
· Develop optimized workflows with Ab Initio GDE and Conduct It to ensure reliable data movement high throughput and predictable performance for day operations.
· Configure and manage Ab Initio Co Operating System environments to maintain stable execution platforms and streamline deployment of complex data applications.
· Technical & Business Lineage: Build and manage automated end-to-end data lineage workflows, customizing Ab Initio Metadata Hub Meta Models, UI extensions, and custom extractors to track data flow across complex systems
· Configure and oversee Ab Initio Data Catalog.
· Develop robust metadata ingestion pipelines, write custom scripts, and implement data quality checks overlaid onto lineage diagrams
Work model
Onsite – This role requires presence at the client or Cognizant office. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.
What you need to have to be considered
· Demonstrate strong hands on experience in Ab Initio including GDE Conduct It Co Operating System Express It and integration with external schedulers for enterprise data platforms.
· Show deep practical knowledge of ETL design SQL and PL SQL coding data integration techniques and core data warehousing concepts applied to large scale transactional and analytical systems.
· Possess proven capability in using Ab Initio Metadata Hub to maintain comprehensive lineage documentation and governance that supports audit ready Wealth Manager operations.
· Bring solid expertise in Unix shell scripting to automate deployments monitoring and routine maintenance activities within a hybrid work setting.
· Offer substantial Wealth Manager domain experience covering portfolio servicing investment products regulatory reporting and customer centric analytics from six to ten years of overall work.
What we offer (Netherlands)
· Competitive salary
· Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
· Technology-driven organization with an open team spirit
· International work environment
Contact the Recruiter
Megha Nagpal
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +31 6 2715 5643
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.











