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Cognizant

Sr Lead Cloud Data Engineer- Onsite

Cognizant, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Job Title:

Lead – Cloud & Data Engineering

Location:

Austin, TX Employment Type:

Full-Time

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced

Lead Cloud & Data Engineer

to drive end-to-end data solutions leveraging modern cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS services, big data platforms, and analytics tools, with proven leadership in designing and implementing scalable data architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of data pipelines and integration solutions using

AWS Cloud Technologies

(Airflow, AppFlow, SES).

Architect and optimize data platforms leveraging

Snowflake ,

Hadoop , and other

Big Data Technologies .

Implement ETL processes using

Informatica

and ensure data quality and governance.

Develop and maintain

Business Intelligence

dashboards and reports using

Tableau

and other visualization tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced

Data Analytics

solutions.

Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of data systems on

AWS .

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years

of experience in data engineering and analytics, with at least

2+ years in a lead role .

Strong hands‑on experience with

AWS services

(Airflow, AppFlow, SES).

Expertise in

Snowflake ,

Hadoop , and

Big Data Technologies .

Proficiency in

Informatica ,

Oracle , and

Unix

environments.

Solid understanding of

Business Intelligence tools

(Tableau) and

Data Analytics frameworks .

Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

Experience in

Technology domain

(if relevant to client requirements).

Knowledge of

data security and compliance standards .

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Application Accepted: 1/15/2026

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

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.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

Certifications Required

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