GCP Data Engineer

GCP Data Engineer

About the role

As a GCP Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and building scalable data pipelines and platforms on Google Cloud that ingest, transform, and store transportation and logistics data, enabling faster and more reliable operational decision making. You will be a valued member of the Data Engineering team and work collaboratively with cross-functional operations and planning stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines on GCP that ingest, transform, and store transportation and logistics data to support analytics and operational reporting across the enterprise.

• Develop efficient and maintainable Python code for data processing, validation, and automation, ensuring reliable end-to-end data workflows and reduced operational overhead.

• Architect and optimize AlloyDB schemas, indexes, and query patterns tailored to transportation and logistics datasets to deliver high-performance transactional and analytical workloads.

• Configure and manage Google Cloud Pub/Sub messaging solutions to support near real-time, event-driven data integration between logistics systems, tracking platforms, and analytical applications.

• Utilize GCP BigQuery to design performant data models, partitioning strategies, and materialized views that enable fast and cost-effective analytics on large-scale transportation data.

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

• 7+ years of experience with Google Cloud Pub/Sub, GCP BigQuery, and Google Cloud Monitoring

• 7+ years of experience with Python programming and optimization techniques

• 5+ years of experience with AlloyDB

• Hands-on experience with GCP services, including Compute Engine

• Understanding of performance testing concepts

These will help you stand out

• Experience implementing observability using Google Cloud Monitoring to track pipeline health, resource utilization, and application metrics

• Background establishing data quality standards, validation rules, and monitoring dashboards for shipment tracking, order management, or inventory visibility

• Experience mentoring peers on GCP best practices and cloud-native data patterns

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 $110,000 - $123,000 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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