Data Engineer

Location and Travel: Orange - CT

*This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Job Description: We are looking for a Data Engineer who will be responsible for defining, analyzing and documenting project requirements

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements


• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.


• Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using Oracle, SQL and SAP based systems


• Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide measurable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics


• Work with partners including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs


• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture

Required Skills

• Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark/Scala, Kafka, etc.


• Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools such as Oozie, Control M etc.


• Experience with stream-processing systems: Storm, Spark-Streaming, etc.


• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, Java, C++, Scala, etc.


• Any knowledge of Data Science Models will be a big plus

Cognizant is committed to veteran and military communities. Cognizant has been often recognized as a military friendly employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our business resource group Veterans Network assists our military associates in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to perfection.

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.

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, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is encouraged to craft significant solutions through true teamwork.

Technical Skills

Domain Skills

* Proficiency Legends