AWS Architect

We are Cognizant Artificial Intelligence

Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before! But clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them. With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks

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

Location - Remote

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Architect with 14 to 18 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Redshift PySpark Apache Hadoop AWS Glue and AWS Big Data. Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance is a plus. You will play a crucial role in designing and implementing scalable data solutions that drive our business forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures using Redshift PySpark Apache Hadoop AWS Glue and AWS Big Data.
• Project experience in hadoop to AWS migration is preferable
• Oversee the development and deployment of data pipelines to ensure efficient data processing and storage.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members to foster their growth and development.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize data workflows to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Conduct regular code reviews to maintain high-quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver data solutions that meet business needs and drive pivotal initiatives.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the reliability and availability of data services.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new tools and technologies to enhance our data capabilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• 14+ years in an IT related role
• Possess extensive experience in Redshift PySpark Apache Hadoop AWS Glue and AWS Big Data.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to solve complex technical issues.
• Show a deep understanding of data security and compliance standard processes.
• Have a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable data architectures.
• Display a proactive approach to learning and staying updated with industry trends.
  
  

Certifications Required

AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty Cloudera Certified Professional Data Engineer

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 11/2/2024

The annual salary for this position is between $101,000- $160,000 USD 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.