Azure Data Engineer

Azure Data Engineer 3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. We’re hiring At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A great place to work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as Azure Data Engineer (Support & Development). Key Responsibilities Technical Development & Engineering Design, develop, and optimize scalable and high-performance data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Databricks. Implement complex data transformations and business logic using PySpark within Databricks notebooks, ensuring data quality and integrity. Utilize Azure Synapse Analytics (SQL Pools, Serverless Pools) for data warehousing, modeling, and large-scale data querying. Develop and maintain Power BI (PBI) reports and dashboards, ensuring accurate and insightful data representation for business users, including defining data models and measures within PBI. Enforce best practices for coding, testing, deployment (CI/CD), security, and performance tuning across all data solutions. Technical Support & Operations Serve as the technical escalation point for complex incidents and problems related to data pipelines, Databricks clusters, Synapse performance, and Power BI report failures. Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and permanent resolution for recurring issues, focusing on continuous improvement and preventative measures. Oversee the setup and maintenance of monitoring and alerting mechanisms for the data platform to proactively identify and address system health issues. Establish and manage effective handoff procedures, communication protocols, and shift coverage for a 24/7 or follow-the-sun support model with offshore teams. Leadership & Communication Mentor and guide junior and mid-level data engineers, both onshore and offshore, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability. Act as the primary technical liaison, clearly communicating complex technical issues, progress, and resolutions to non-technical business stakeholders and customers. Establish and track key service level objectives (SLOs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for support operations, driving the team to meet and exceed targets. Oversee the allocation of development and support tasks, ensuring timely delivery and effective prioritization of the backlog. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with at least 2 years in a Lead or Senior/Principal role. Deep expertise in the Azure Data Platform, including Azure Databricks and Azure Synapse Analytics. Expert-level proficiency in Python and PySpark for data processing and ETL development. Strong hands-on experience with Power BI development, including DAX, data modeling, and governance. Proven ability to manage technical teams and drive support operations in an onshore/offshore delivery model. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a track record of successful client/customer interaction and conflict resolution. Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and governance principles in Azure. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps). Why Cognizant? Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide. Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans. Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package. Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies. We are committed to respecting human rights and building a better future by helping your minds and the environment. We invest in people and their wellbeing. We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cognizant by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr