Job Summary
Serve as an Architect within a global enterprise designing and optimizing scalable data solutions using Python Databricks SQL and PySpark. Enable secure high quality data products that support analytics and AI initiatives in a hybrid work model with day shifts and no travel requirement while aligning technical delivery to business value.
Responsibilities
- Design advanced distributed data processing solutions using Python and PySpark to deliver reliable batch and streaming pipelines that support key business analytics needs
- Develop efficient Databricks SQL queries and curated datasets to empower data consumers with timely and trustworthy insights for strategic decision making
- Architect data models and data lake structures that promote reusability governance and scalability across multiple domains and cross functional initiatives
- Optimize Spark jobs for performance cost efficiency and stability by tuning configurations partitioning strategies and storage formats on the Databricks platform
- Collaborate with product teams data engineers and data analysts to translate complex business requirements into robust data architecture and implementation patterns
- Define standards and best practices for coding testing monitoring and documentation of Spark in Scala Python Databricks SQL and PySpark based solutions
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until Month Day, Year.
The annual salary for this position is between $100-115K 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 la
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.












