What we do?
At Cognizant, we are dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses — helping them go from doing digital to being digital. In Poland, our offices are in Gdańsk, Wroclaw, and Kraków. However proposed offer is based in the Client office based in Warsaw. With the capacity to support various clients, we offer a world of opportunities for both professionals and graduates. You can expect five-star training, a chance to realize your career goals, and a range of benefits. Be Cognizant!
About the role
As a Snowflake Administrator to act as a creative contributor to our data analysis and scalability processes. You will use your experience and expertise to provide key insights that help us make data-driven decisions. Analytical thinking drives our business and when you join our team, you will not only solve new problems every day, but you’ll see your data solutions immediately improve our users’ experience. If you thrive off analytical thinking and working with data, then we know you will love it here!
Offer is in hybrid form with 3 days of work from Warsaw office.
Your focus will be on collecting large amounts of data using analytical, statistical, and programmable skills. It is their responsibility to use data to develop solutions tailored to meet the organisation's unique needs.
Your Key Result Areas:
• Configure and maintain Snowflake environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Participate in design discussions with Architects, Security teams Development teams Provide hands on Database administration and support of the Snowflake platform.
• Design and implement Snowflake security models.
• Identify and implement Snowflake monitoring and maintenance best practices.
• Develop and implement Snowflake incident management processes and procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve Snowflake issues and errors.
• Manage Snowflake ecosystem with a primary focus of supporting Enterprise Snowflake databases and associated tools in the data ecosystems.
• Provide release management guidance and support for Snowflake-based system and application objects.
• Interact with cross-functional teams, project managers and agile teams to estimate development efforts and ensure complete delivery of solutions and fulfilling requirements.
• Manage user access and roles, ensuring secure and appropriate data access.
• Monitor system health and performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Optimize data storage and query performance through tuning and best practices.
• Implement and enforce security policies, including data encryption and access controls.
• Support data engineering and analytics teams in leveraging Snowflake for enterprise data solutions.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using scripts and orchestration tools.
• Ensure scalability and high availability of the Snowflake platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Snowflake usage with business goals.
• Stay updated with Snowflake and Databricks features, recommending improvements and upgrades.
Required & nice to have Skills:
Must Have
Snowflake Skills
• Strong understanding of Snowflake architecture (warehouses, databases, roles, security).
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and managing Snowflake databases.
• Experience in query performance tuning and resource optimization.
• Knowledge of data security best practices and compliance regulations.
• Familiarity with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cost management.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database issues efficiently.
• Experience with ETL processes and data integration workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Nice to Have/ Your chance to grow:
• Experience with data modeling and analytics reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of performance tuning techniques for data solutions.
• Data Migration experience is preferred.
What we offer:
• Competitive salary with cafeteria benefits and bonuses
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding global organization
• Pleasant and inspiring working atmosphere
• Professional development and clear career path
• Training & development opportunities
• Private healthcare and additional life insurance
• Employee volunteering programs and opportunities
• Inclusion and diversity in practice
• Employee referral program in place
For more information about Cognizant, visit https://www.cognizant.com/en-pl/
If you are looking for another opportunity and are interested in the company, do not hesitate to apply online!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
Other employment-related information
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.
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.
While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients.