About the role
As a Data and Machine Learning Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable data platforms and machine learning solutions within a Microsoft Azure environment. You will be a valued member of the Data Engineering team and work collaboratively with data scientists, cloud engineers, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and production-ready solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data ingestion, transformation, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Build and optimize Azure-based data platforms using Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, and related cloud technologies.
- Deploy, operationalize, and support machine learning solutions through CI/CD pipelines and MLOps practices.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data and machine learning workloads to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to translate business and technical requirements into production-ready solutions.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mason, Ohio.
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
- Proven experience as a Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or Cloud Platform Engineer.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data engineering and analytics services.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and/or Scala.
- Experience developing, supporting, and optimizing production-grade data pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Databricks, or comparable distributed data processing frameworks.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and MLOps practices.
- Ability to independently design, develop, troubleshoot, and deliver technical solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience working across cross-functional teams.
These will help you stand out:
- Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake.
- Knowledge of MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Experience with Delta Lake, Parquet, and modern cloud data architectures.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code, orchestration frameworks, and cloud monitoring tools.
- Exposure to enterprise data integrations, including SAP Change Data Capture (CDC).
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
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 November 08, 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.
Sobre a Cognizant
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 resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
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