ETL Lead Engineer - Remote Eligible

Data Architect

As a data architect, you will collaborate with business partners, architects, and cross-functional teams to design and develop enterprise-wide application systems. You will lead efforts to deliver new capabilities, ensure compliance with architectural standards, and incorporate security into application architecture.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with business partners, architects, and other groups to identify complex technical and functional needs of systems.
• The core technical skill required includes Informatica IICS, Snowflake and strong command in data analysis, SQL queries with good insight on data modelling.
• Collaborate with multiple enterprise-wide distributed performing teams to deliver new capabilities in business applications.
• Lead the design and development of cross-functional multi-platform application systems.
• Comply with architectural standards and established methodologies and practices.
• Incorporate security into the application architecture.
• Perform analysis of performance, plan and execute activities for performance tuning, monitoring, deployment, and production support.
• Look for opportunities to simplify code, existing or new architectures, and vendor dependencies.
• Recommend rationalization opportunities throughout the portfolio of applications and systems.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and solution architects.
• Build APIs and UIs that deal with large volume of transactions and involve large data sets.
• Provide programming expertise and business analysis skills within broad business areas.
• Analyze and develop data models, logical database designs, and data definitions across multiple computing environments.

Work model:

We believe remote work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered:

• Extensive experience in application architecture and enterprise systems design.
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, monitoring, and production support.
• Experience in building APIs and UIs for large-scale data transactions.
• Proficiency in analyzing and developing data models and database designs.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.

These will help you stand out:

• Certifications in data modeling and database design.
• Experience simplifying architectures and reducing vendor dependencies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver enterprise-wide solutions.
• Strong documentation and compliance skills.

Salary and other compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $117,000 depending on the 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:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 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.

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

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.

Other employment-related information:

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, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.