Azure Data Architect (Hybrid)

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics

About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future - a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies. By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant's AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

Job Details:

* Design, develop and maintain core data architectural constructs with a special focus on elements of Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake and Databricks platforms.
* Communicate critical technical choices, specify requirements and constraints for design and implementation.
* Advise on deployment options for new features and components, assessing if rollout plans are safe, progressive, and reversible.
* Design and validate solutions that are practical, flexible, scalable, reusable, and strategic
* Lead the development of generally applicable methods, procedures, and deliverables.
* Present, discuss, and walk through the merits of the solutions recommendations with technical leads, project managers and data engineers.
* Institute, lead the adoption and ensure adherence to the best practices and standards, to improve the quality of the deliverables.
* Research, evaluate, and select from existing and emerging technologies the options best fitting project needs.
* Manage daily technical challenges and communicate with project management if there are any risks or issues.
* Stay abreast of the latest technologies and tools being used to improve development of data products and delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

* A minimum of 7 years of experience designing and developing data solutions in both Azure and Databricks.
* Proven experience as a Data Architect designing and implementing new data solutions in Microsoft Azure platform.
* In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
* Excellent understanding of data warehousing concepts and technologies (e.g., dimensional modeling, star schema, data vault, medallion architecture, etc.).
* Experience with designing and developing data solutions using technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Dremio, Spark, Hadoop or Kafka.
* Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
* Expert knowledge of ETL/ELT tools and frameworks, batch, real-time and near real-time loads.
* Expertise in programming languages such as Python and Spark.
* Familiarity with designing data products for consumption by .Net applications, APIs or analytical solutions, such as Power BI.
* Proven ability to leverage components like Azure Automation, Azure Power Shell Scripting, AZ Copy, Azure DevOps, ARM Templates.
* Ability to visualize and create high-level models (rigorous information-rich diagrams).
* Ability to work with different points-of-view and lead the team to convergence, while always keeping the project objectives in sight.
* Excellent personal organization skills and ability to take things to closure without follow-ups.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 05/16/2025

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $135,000 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. Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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