Description
This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States.
We are Cognizant Artificial Intelligence
Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. However, clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them.
With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate, and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks
* You must be legally authorized to work in United States/Canada without the need of employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future *
Job Title: AWS Data Architect (remote)Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solution Architect to join our team and lead the design and development of enterprise data analytics solutions. As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for understanding our clients’ business requirements, translating them into technical solutions guided by a maturing data strategy, and driving the implementation of scalable and efficient solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects, and you will play a critical role in shaping our Enterprise data strategy.
Role/Responsibilities:
§ Develop solution designs, technical specifications, and architecture documentation to guide the development and implementation of data analytics solutions.
§ Participate in the evaluation and selection of appropriate data analytics technologies, tools, and platforms, ensuring alignment with the overall enterprise architecture.
§ Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, architectural guidelines, and data strategy.
§ Understand and enforce data governance and data management practices to ensure data integrity, privacy, and security.
§ Support the organization in efficient resource management best practices with cloud-based data platforms and services.
§ Collaborate with Data Analysts to plan and build Enterprise-wide data objects and models to support a wide range of analytics solutions.
Required Qualifications:
§ Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar (MBA or advanced degrees are desired)
§ At least 8 years of strong Data Engineering experience
§ Practical Experience in the following areas:
ü Strong experience in system design with Big Data technologies
ü Strong experience in SQL
ü Good analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
ü Good communication abilities to interact with clients, internal and external customers
ü Experience with AWS or other cloud-based data analytics services.
ü Experience with NoSQL (HBase, MongoDB, etc) and RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, etc.) data stores.
ü Experience with integration technologies such as Kafka and MuleSoft.
ü Familiarity with Python programming language and PySpark Framework.
ü Familiarity with Data Visualization design patterns
ü Familiarity with Data Visualization and Analytics tools including: Qlik Cloud and Alteryx
Salary and Other Compensation :
The annual salary for this position is between $115,000.00 – $130,000.00 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.
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Qualifications
Technical Skills
SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1
AWS Big Data
PL1
Desired
2
AWS Services
PL4
Desired
3
PySpark
PL4
Required
4
Kafka Admin
PL1
Desired
Domain Skills
SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1
Manufacturing Oper-Manlog
NA
Desired
* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency Level
Generic Reference
PL1
The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.
PL2
The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.
PL3
The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.
PL4
The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.