Senior Data Engineer

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 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.
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Job Description
: Senior Engineering Leader – Cloud & Digital Platforms
Job Title: Senior Data Engineer
Location:
San Jose, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Data Engineer
to design, build, and maintain large-scale data platforms that support analytics, AI solutions, and enterprise reporting. The role focuses on modern cloud-based data architecture, data quality, secure governance, and end-to-end automation across multiple business units including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Data Platform & Cloud Engineering

• Design, develop, and manage enterprise data platforms for data ingestion from multiple sources using AWS, processing, and storage in Snowflake.
• Enable seamless cloud integration, cross-region data sharing, and end-to-end automation for analytics and AI-driven solutions.
• Ensure secure data governance, data quality at scale, and compliance across the data ecosystem.

Data Warehouse & Migration

• Lead the migration of Hadoop and Oracle-based data systems to Snowflake cloud data warehouse platforms.
• Modernize legacy data solutions to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Perform solution architecture, database design, and optimization for large datasets.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Build and maintain datasets and data models for key metrics related to:

• Factory Quality
• Field Quality
• Product Quality
• Failure Analysis
• Connected Quality and Supply Chain Insights

• Support operational dashboards that provide a single pane of glass for Engineering and Supply Chain quality initiatives across all Business Units (BUs).

KPI & Metrics Implementation

• Define and implement consistent, actionable KPIs with common definitions across the organization.
• Deliver end-to-end KPI solutions, from requirements and design to development, testing, and deployment.

Solution Delivery & Operations

• Perform business and technical analysis, effort estimation, scheduling, and solution planning.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
• Ensure high system performance through performance tuning, unit testing, and defect resolution.

Technologies & Tools

• Cloud & Data Platforms: AWS, Snowflake
• Big Data Technologies: Hadoop, Hive, SQOOP
• Databases: Oracle, Teradata
• ETL & Integration: Informatica, Control-M
• Programming & SQL: Oracle PL/SQL, SQL
• Reporting & Analytics: Enterprise dashboards, KPI frameworks
• Other Tools: TES, CIS, Business Objects ($Universe)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or database development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, cloud data platforms, and large-scale data migrations.
• Extensive experience in data modeling, ETL development, and performance tuning.
• Proven ability to deliver enterprise-wide KPI and analytics solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI/ML analytics platforms.
• Experience with manufacturing, quality, or supply chain data domains.
• Exposure to cross-region or global data-sharing architectures.

Application Accepted: 4/30/2026
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.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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