Technical SME - Dataops

Dataops Technical Sme

We are seeking a highly skilled DataOps Technical SME with proven expertise in deploying and supporting DataOps platforms such as HighByte, Litmus, EMQX, and HiveMQ within manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience translating manufacturing business requirements into robust technical solutions, supporting solution architecture and proposal development, and delivering scalable IIoT DataOps applications across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and rollout of DataOps applications using platforms such as HighByte, Litmus, EMQX, HiveMQ, and similar technologies.

Work closely with manufacturing stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions.

Define infrastructure and environment specifications; liaise with IT and infrastructure teams for successful deployments.

Create comprehensive documentation, including Pre-Reqs (IT requirements, ports, SSL, etc.), URS/FS requirements, SOPs, and system design documents.

Deploy DataOps applications in manufacturing environments, ensuring seamless integration with shop floor and enterprise systems.

Configure and validate connections to various source systems, including PLCs, SCADA, historians, and MES/ERP platforms.

Develop and execute validation plans, IQ/OQ/PQ test documentation, and provide support throughout all testing phases.

Support solution architecture activities and contribute to technical proposals for new IIoT and DataOps initiatives.

Manage deployments across Dev, Test, and Production environments, ensuring high availability and performance.

Work on enhancements, site-specific customizations, and tag mappings as required by manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with industrial protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus) and integration with manufacturing systems.

Familiarity with cloud-based IIoT architectures and edge computing concepts.

Certifications in HighByte, Litmus, EMQX, HiveMQ, or related DataOps/IIoT platforms are a plus.

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.