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Data Engineer

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Role: Data Engineer

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 days a week)

Employment: Fulltime

About the Role:

  • We are looking for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of modern data platform solutions, with a particular focus on Microsoft Fabric migration and implementation.

  • You will play a key role in delivering data engineering and migration activities, working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable and well-tested data solutions.

  • The role requires strong technical expertise across Azure data technologies, alongside the ability to provide technical guidance, communicate effectively and contribute to successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure data ingestion processes and solutions.

  • Lead the execution of Microsoft Fabric migration activities.

  • Lead and guide migration engineers and QA resources.

  • Develop Python, PySpark and Spark SQL code for data validation and curation within notebooks.

  • Create data integration test cases and support testing activities.

  • Implement and amend data processing and worker pipelines.

  • Implement data validation and curation rules.

  • Translate data models and mappings into detailed technical data mappings.

  • Design and implement data integrations.

  • Support the implementation and execution of data migration activities.

  • Perform data analysis and profiling.

  • Configure Azure DevOps / GitHub environments and CI/CD processes for Azure Data Factory and Databricks code.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • We are looking for candidates with:

  • Strong experience designing and delivering Azure-based data platform solutions.

  • Experience with technologies including: o Microsoft Fabric o Power Apps o Azure Synapse o Azure Data Factory (ADF) o Databricks o Azure Functions o Azure App Service o Logic Apps

  • o Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) o Web Apps

  • Hands-on expertise in PySpark, SQL and Python.

  • Good knowledge of real-time streaming applications, preferably including Kafka, Azure Functions or Azure Service Bus.

  • Strong understanding of Spark processing and performance tuning.

  • Experience working with file formats and partitioning, including Parquet, JSON, XML and CSV.

  • Experience with Azure DevOps / GitHub and CI/CD.

  • Strong programming experience in Python, with knowledge of other programming languages beneficial.

  • Experience with both synchronous and asynchronous interface approaches.

  • Knowledge of data modelling, including 3NF, dimensional modelling and Data Vault 2.0.

  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

  • Ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation.

  • Ability to set and manage realistic expectations around timescales, costs, benefits and measures of success.

  • Power BI experience is desirable.

The role requires experience across the following skill areas:

  • Data Engineering

  • Software Design

  • Analytics

  • Data Management

  • Data Modelling and Design

  • Data Visualisation

  • Database Design

  • Release and Deployment

Nice to Have

  • Experience integrating and implementing data cataloguing tools such as Azure Purview / Collibra.

  • Experience implementing and integrating visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

  • Experience with C# application development, including ASP.NET MVC.

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.

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We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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