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Technical Lead - Snowflake/Pyspark

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Technical Lead – Snowflake & PySpark (Data Engineering)

Location: Hybrid
Experience: 10+ years

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading global professional services company, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences. With deep expertise in data, AI, and cloud, we enable enterprises to build scalable, future-ready platforms that deliver measurable business value.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Snowflake & PySpark Technical Lead to drive the design and delivery of modern data platforms.

In this role, you will architect and lead the development of high-performance data pipelines, enabling analytics, AI/ML models, and business-critical applications at scale. You will collaborate across teams, mentor engineers, and ensure the platform meets enterprise standards for performance, governance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Data Platform Engineering

  • Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale data solutions using Snowflake and PySpark
  • Architect scalable, high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time processing
  • Define data models, storage strategies, and processing frameworks to support analytics and AI use cases

Performance Optimization & Scalability

  • Optimize Snowflake performance, including query tuning, warehouse sizing, and cost management
  • Enhance large-scale distributed data processing using PySpark
  • Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements

Data Integration & Ecosystem

  • Oversee integration with upstream/downstream systems, including APIs, streaming platforms, and BI tools
  • Build robust data ingestion and transformation frameworks
  • Ensure seamless data flow across enterprise systems

Data Governance & Security

  • Implement data governance, security, and compliance frameworks in Snowflake
  • Enforce best practices for data quality, access control, and auditing
  • Ensure alignment with organizational and regulatory standards

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
  • Bridge technical and business perspectives to deliver high-value data products

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead and mentor data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
  • Conduct code reviews and guide adoption of best practices in data engineering and DevOps

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud data platforms and big data processing
  • Recommend and implement innovations to keep the platform modern and competitive

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role
  • Deep expertise in Snowflake, including data modeling, query optimization, and warehouse scaling
  • Strong hands-on experience with PySpark for distributed data processing
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and associated data services
  • Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, production-grade data platforms
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with real-time/streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark Streaming, etc.)
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data platforms
  • Experience working in enterprise-scale, global environments
  • Exposure to AI/ML data pipelines and feature engineering

Compensation

  • Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $135,000 per year
  • Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and location
  • Eligible for performance-based bonuses and incentive pay

Benefits

Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, wealth, and career growth:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance
  • Time Off: Generous PTO, holidays, and parental leave
  • Learning & Development: Certification support, upskilling programs, and career progression opportunities
  • Flexible Work Model: Hybrid work environment promoting work-life balance
  • Employee Experience: Wellness programs, employee resource groups, and recognition initiatives

Why Join Cognizant?

  • Lead the development of cutting-edge data platforms powering AI and analytics
  • Work with global clients and high-performing teams
  • Drive innovation in a fast-growing, cloud-first data ecosystem
  • Be part of a culture that values inclusion, collaboration, and impact

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Your path to Cognizant

Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

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Step 1: Application

Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

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Step 2: Recruiter call

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Interview(s)

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll meet with one of our hiring managers. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final decision

Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our teams achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That’s why our benefits program is built around the diverse needs of our people—so they can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation is competitive and reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, discount programs, etc.

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Physical and mental wellbeing

Physical and mental wellbeing

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

Your Career, Your Way
Your career, your way

Your career, your way

With 90% of our associates building skills through GenAI training, job shadowing, industry certifications and more, you have everything you need to build a full career.

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Real-world impact

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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"Cognizant has one of the best learning ecosystems you can ask for. From sponsored certifications to training platforms to mentorship, we have all that we need to grow.”
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"Cognizant offers me more than a job; it offers a community. We support each other, collaborate across borders and celebrate wins together. If you’re looking for a culture that values flexibility, diversity and growth, this is the place to be."
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Lucas Hoffman
“I’ve had the chance to work on impactful projects and shadow colleagues, all while getting involved in internal initiatives. The world is your oyster at Cognizant—you just need to take advantage of it!”
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Sujatha’S Journey Main
“When I first joined, I was quiet and hesitant to share my thoughts. The leadership programs and the mentoring I’ve received have helped me find my voice and grow as a leader.”
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"Nobody here says ‘that’s not my job.’ People just help. That’s the entrepreneurial culture that makes me stay at Cognizant.”
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