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Senior Azure Data Engineer

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating a lot of opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.

At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative and successful. And this is your chance to be part of the success story: we are looking for a Senior Azure Data Engineer to join our Artificial Intelligence & Analytics Team.

About Cognizant Digital Business – Artificial Intelligence & Analytics

We help our customers leverage Artificial Intelligence and analytics in building technology solutions to improve the quality of human life. We are the market leaders in the data and analytic space with 22,000+ information & data management, AI and analytics professional helping more than 650+ customers across the globe to build and run intelligent businesses, using an AI-first, human-centric, platform driven and design thinking approach

For more information? Please visit https://www.cognizant.com/ai


About role

As a Senior Azure Data Engineer, you play a crucial role in the team by managing data migration, storage, and processing activities. You contribute to optimizing the target architecture with the most suitable tools and technologies. Beyond hands-on tasks, you guide the team on best practices, technology standards, and potential automations within Azure cloud architecture. Your expertise in Python and PySpark is essential for development activities.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in the following skill set.

• Senior Data engineer with good hands knowledge on Azure stack – specifically ADF, SQL, Databricks and Synapse.

• Hands-on experience with Azure data services, including data migration, data storage, and data processing.

• Good knowledge, experience and understanding of ETL/data warehouse.

• Proficient in Python/Pyspark and experience in working on PySpark in an Azure/Databricks environment.

• Experience in Azure DevOps/CI-CD pipelines and version control.

• Good problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with broad range of stakeholders.

What you can expect

- A competitive salary based on your experience

- Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy digital libraries for your continuous learning

- NS business card to cover your commute expenses

- 25 days of paid holiday per year

- A laptop and a smartphone

- A pension scheme

- Organization driven by technology – we have a tremendous technology backbone

- Open, ‘can do’ team spirit and environment that encourages making your ideas reality!

Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant:

Standardized description of D&I at Cognizant: At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are a Dutch and European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee friendly policies and affinity groups such as “Women Empowered”, “Embrace LGBTQ+” and “Race Equality Network”. For more information, zie: https://careers.cognizant.com/global/en/diversity-and-inclusion


Recruiter Contact Details:

Please contact Richa Sharma(Recruiter Cognizant Consulting)([email protected] )for an elaborate explanation of the role.

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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
  • We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
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.

While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.

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