"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.
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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