Senior Software Engineer
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq‑100: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our industry‑based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run innovative and efficient enterprises. Learn more at www.cognizant.com.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with 8–12 years of experience to join our Snowflake Platform Engineering team in an onsite work model based in Buffalo, NY.
This role focuses on building resilient, scalable software platforms that enable data engineers to ingest, process, and manage data across a centralized Snowflake ecosystem. As legacy systems migrate to Snowflake, you will play a key role in scaling frameworks, strengthening infrastructure, and establishing guardrails that ensure reliability, performance, and security at enterprise scale.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based platforms and applications supporting data engineering workflows.
Build resilient frameworks to enable large-scale data ingestion and processing within Snowflake.
Design, build, and maintain Snowflake pipelines using Tasks, Streams, Snowpipe, and SQL.
Optimize Snowflake queries and data models for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Develop automated testing frameworks using PyTest and related tools to ensure quality and reliability.
Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, security guidelines, and best practices.
Integrate applications into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve platform and pipeline issues to ensure system stability.
Document technical designs and operational processes for long-term maintainability.
Required Qualifications
8–12 years of experience in software engineering or related roles.
Strong expertise in Python (object-oriented programming) and JavaScript.
Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including Tasks, Streams, Snowpipe, and SQL.
Solid understanding of data architecture, ETL processes, and database optimization.
Experience building APIs with FastAPI and data validation using Pydantic.
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and version control (GitLab).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience designing platform frameworks for data engineering teams.
Knowledge of secure development and application security practices.
Experience optimizing Snowflake performance and cost at scale.
Why Choose Cognizant?
Work on enterprise-scale data platform and cloud transformation initiatives.
Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and growth.
Continuous learning, certifications, and career development opportunities.
Opportunity to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.
Employee Status | Full Time |
Work Model | Onsite |
Location | Buffalo, NY |
Shift | Day Job |
Travel | No / Minimal |
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. |
Salary & Compensation (U.S.)
The annual base salary for this role, if hired in the United States, is $95,000 – $155,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, geographic location, and other business considerations.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to company and individual performance.
Benefits (U.S.)
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our associates’ health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Learning & Development Programs
- Parental Leave and Family Support Benefits
- Wellbeing and Wellness Programs
A comunidade Cognizant:
Somos uma equipe de alto calibre que aprecia e apoia uns aos outros. Nosso pessoal defende um local de trabalho enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo, onde todos possam prosperar.
- A Cognizant é uma comunidade global com mais de 300,000 funcionários em todo o mundo.
- Não sonhamos apenas com um caminho melhor – nós fazemos acontecer.
- Cuidamos de nossas pessoas, clientes, empresa, comunidades e clima fazendo o que é certo.
- Promovemos um ambiente inovador onde você pode construir o plano de carreira certo para você.
Quem somos:
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram retornos concretos e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em www.cognizant.com ou @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
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