Cognizant

Staff Software Engineer/Software Engg. Manager

Cognizant$100K — $135K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering roles
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark
  • Solid understanding of scalable data solutions and data lakes
  • Experience with Databricks platform and Spark job optimization
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Responsibilities

  • Design advanced distributed data processing solutions with Python and PySpark
  • Develop efficient SQL queries and datasets for data-driven insights
  • Architect data models and lake structures for reusability and scalability
  • Optimize Spark jobs for performance and efficiency on Databricks
  • Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into data architecture
  • Define coding standards and best practices for Spark-based solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • 401(k) plan with contributions
  • Long-term and short-term disability benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description


Job Summary

Serve as an Architect within a global enterprise designing and optimizing scalable data solutions using Python Databricks SQL and PySpark. Enable secure high quality data products that support analytics and AI initiatives in a hybrid work model with day shifts and no travel requirement while aligning technical delivery to business value.

Responsibilities
  • Design advanced distributed data processing solutions using Python and PySpark to deliver reliable batch and streaming pipelines that support key business analytics needs
  • Develop efficient Databricks SQL queries and curated datasets to empower data consumers with timely and trustworthy insights for strategic decision making
  • Architect data models and data lake structures that promote reusability governance and scalability across multiple domains and cross functional initiatives
  • Optimize Spark jobs for performance cost efficiency and stability by tuning configurations partitioning strategies and storage formats on the Databricks platform
  • Collaborate with product teams data engineers and data analysts to translate complex business requirements into robust data architecture and implementation patterns
  • Define standards and best practices for coding testing monitoring and documentation of Spark in Scala Python Databricks SQL and PySpark based solutions

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $100- 135K 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.

Additional employment information
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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