Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
GCP Architect
About the role
As a GCP Architect, you will make an impact by designing and optimizing cloud-based data solutions for transportation and logistics operations, translating complex business needs into scalable, secure, and reliable data platforms built on GCP, AlloyDB, Python, and BigQuery. You will be a valued member of the Data Engineering team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, analytics teams, and data science partners.
In this role, you will:
• Design and architect scalable cloud data platforms on GCP that support complex transportation and logistics workloads while ensuring high performance, availability, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Develop and optimize data models in AlloyDB and BigQuery that accurately represent transportation orders, shipments, routes, and logistics events to enable reliable analytics and reporting.
• Build and maintain efficient Python-based data pipelines that ingest, cleanse, transform, and validate operational data from multiple logistics systems to create trusted datasets for downstream use.
• Define and enforce data governance practices, including data quality frameworks, metadata standards, and access controls tailored to transportation and logistics business processes.
• Optimize query performance and resource utilization in BigQuery and AlloyDB by refining schemas, tuning configurations, and applying proven cost management techniques.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Parsippany, NJ. 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
• 10+ years of experience with GCP BigQuery and AlloyDB
• 10+ years of experience in GCP design & architecture and GCP cloud solutions
• 10+ years of experience with Python
• 10+ years of project management experience
• Experience creating detailed solution design documentation covering ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, and security
These will help you stand out
• Experience implementing event-driven and batch data workflows for near real-time shipment tracking, network planning, and exception management
• Background supporting compliance with regulatory and customer data requirements through secure architectures and data retention strategies
• Experience mentoring junior data engineers on GCP, Python, AlloyDB, and BigQuery best practices
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.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until October 16,2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $130,000- $150,000 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.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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