Experience: 5 to 13 years
Location: Bangalore & Hyderabad
Primary Skills: Python, Pyspark, SQL
Job Description
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Develop and optimize data processing solutions using Python and PySpark.
- Write complex and high-performing SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
- Work with large datasets and distributed computing frameworks to support data engineering initiatives.
- Collaborate with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and data quality issues.
- Contribute to data platform modernization and best practices.
Skills
- 5–13 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles.
- Strong hands-on experience in Python development.
- Proven experience with PySpark for large-scale data processing.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, including query optimization and performance tuning.
- Exposure to or working knowledge of Scala.
- Experience working with cloud-based or enterprise data platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with data warehousing and ETL frameworks.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
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.
