Job Summary:
Experience : 5 - 8 Years
Location : Bangalore
Contribute to building state-of-the-art data platforms in AWS, leveraging Python and Spark. Be part of a dynamic team, building data solutions in a supportive and hybrid work environment. This role is ideal for an experienced data engineer looking to step into a leadership position while remaining hands-on with cutting-edge technologies. You will design, implement, and optimize ETL workflows using Python and Spark, contributing to our robust data Lakehouse architecture on AWS. Success in this role requires technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within an agile team.
Must Have Tech Skills:
- Demonstrable experience as a senior data engineer.
- Expert in Python and Spark, with a deep focus on ETL data processing and data engineering practices.
- Experience of implementing data pipelines using tools like EMR, AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, API Gateway, Athena
- Experience with data services in Lakehouse architecture.
- Good background and proven experience of data modelling for data platforms
Nice To Have Tech Skills:
- A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Data Analytics) is advantageous
Key Accountabilities:
- Provides guidance on best practices in design, development, and implementation, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and technical standards.
- Works closely with architects, Product Owners, and Dev team members to decompose solutions into Epics, leading design and planning of these components.
- Drive the migration of existing data processing workflows to the Lakehouse architecture, leveraging Iceberg capabilities.
- Communicates complex technical information clearly, tailoring messages to the appropriate audience to ensure alignment.
Key Skills:
- Deep technical knowledge of data engineering solutions and practices. Implementation of data pipelines using AWS data services and Lakehouse capabilities.
- Highly proficient in Python, Spark and familiar with a variety of development technologies.
- Skilled in decomposing solutions into components (Epics, stories) to streamline development.
- Proficient in creating clear, comprehensive documentation.
- Proficient in quality assurance practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and best practices for data validation.
- Previous Financial Services experience delivering data solutions against financial and market reference data. Solid grasp of Data Governance and Data Management concepts, including metadata management, master data management, and data quality.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field essential.
Bonus Skills:
- A working knowledge of Indices, Index construction and Asset Management principles.
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
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.
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.
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