Description

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Our Culture

Your passion, integrity and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will join a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business consultancy where you will be valued for who you are. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients is fundamental to your success. In return, you will be presented with opportunities to develop your career and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive, diverse environment.

At Cognizant we recognize that companies that are open and welcoming to a multi-culturally diverse workforce will thrive with fresh perspectives and collaborative knowledge. Cognizant focuses on promoting & increasing gender diversity and providing a workplace which encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, build, and govern scalable, high-performance data platforms. The role will focus on modern cloud-based architectures using Azure, Snowflake, and dbt, with strong emphasis on data modeling (Kimball), data governance, and close client engagement. The ideal candidate will bridge business requirements and technical solutions while ensuring data quality, security, and scalability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and own end-to-end data architecture for enterprise analytics and reporting platforms
• Lead architecture design and implementation using Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse, Azure SQL)
• Architect and optimize Snowflake data warehouses for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Define and implement ELT frameworks using dbt, including testing, documentation, and lineage
• Develop and review complex SQL and Python code for data transformations, performance tuning, and automation
• Design dimensional data models using Kimball methodology (fact & dimension tables)
• Establish data standards, best practices, and governance principles (naming, versioning, security, access control)
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions
• Act as a client-facing architect, leading solution discussions, design walkthroughs, and architecture reviews
• Mentor data engineers and analytics teams on architecture patterns and implementation standards
• Support initiatives related to data quality, metadata management, lineage, and observability

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with Azure cloud data ecosystem
• Hands-on expertise in Snowflake architecture and optimization
• Strong working knowledge of dbt (core concepts, models, tests, macros)
• Advanced SQL skills for analytics and data warehousing
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation
• Strong experience in dimensional data modeling (Kimball)

• Enterprise data warehouse and lakehouse architecture
• Batch and near-real-time data processing concepts
• Data security, privacy, and access control
• Performance tuning and cost optimization strategies
• Data governance, metadata, and lineage concepts

• Proven experience in client handling and stakeholder communication
• Ability to present architectural designs to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working in consulting or multi-client environments preferred

Benefits:

Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise.

We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority:

• You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here

• You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training

• We'll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.

Next Steps:

Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this fulltime role. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.