"Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future."
About the role
As an AWS Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable cloud-based data solutions that enable analytics, business insights, and data-driven decision-making. You will be a valued member of the Data Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, developers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams to deliver secure and efficient AWS-based solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain ETL and data integration pipelines using AWS Glue.
- Build and support serverless applications and data processing workflows using AWS Lambda.
- Develop and optimize SQL queries and analytics solutions leveraging Amazon Athena.
- Configure, manage, and enhance Amazon Redshift environments to support enterprise data warehousing needs.
- Perform database migrations and replication activities using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), while ensuring security, scalability, and operational excellence across AWS environments.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, Amazon Athena, Amazon Redshift, and AWS DMS.
- Proven experience developing data engineering and cloud-based data integration solutions.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and data modeling concepts.
- Understanding of cloud architecture best practices, security frameworks, and performance optimization.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
These will help you stand out
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Analytics, or other related AWS certifications.
- Experience building dashboards, analytics, or business intelligence solutions using Q Developer or similar technologies.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD implementation and DevOps practices.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Familiarity with large-scale enterprise data platforms and cloud modernization initiatives.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role
Applications will be accepted until September 29th, 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 - $155,000 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:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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 law.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
- Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
