City : Halifax,NS-6940 Mumford Rd, Nova Scotia

Category : Digital

Industry : Technologies de l'information

Employer : Cognizant

As an Azure Data Engineer, you will make an impact by crafting and optimizing scalable data pipelines, storage solutions, and workflows using ground breaking azure technologies to improve overall efficiency in data integration and processing. You will be a valued member of our AIA team and work collaboratively with our Data and Analytics Manager.

In this role, you will

• Create and implement scalable, secure data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Manage and optimize data storage with Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
• Improve data quality through cleaning, transformation, and integration processes.
• Develop Python scripts for extracting data from external systems and automating workflows.
• Build and optimize stored procedures in Snowflake, coordinated with ADF pipelines.
• Improve and adapt ADF pipelines and Snowflake procedures based on evolving requirements.
• Apply Azure Databricks for crafting and modifying notebooks to support data workflows.
• Monitor and tackle data pipelines to ensure high availability and efficiency.
• Support DevOps and GitHub processes for migrations and version control.
• Document systems, architectures, and procedures to ensure transparency and compliance.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and Python.
• Solid grasp of data integration, transformation, and storage in cloud environments.
• Outstanding knowledge of DevOps practices, GitHub workflows, and migration processes.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills)

• Top-tier proficiency with Azure Databricks.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.

Working arrangements

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Post closing date

January 17, 2025