Overview
This in person position is open to any qualified applicant in the United States. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics
About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies!
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Design develop and maintain scalable high-performance software applications using Python and PySpark.
- Implement robust data processing and analytics solutions to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
- Ensure code quality reliability and reusability by adhering to best practices in software development.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in code reviews to maintain high development standards.
- Troubleshoot debug and upgrade existing systems to improve performance and scalability.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development and data processing.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and methodologies.
Position Qualifications
- Proven experience in Python and PySpark is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
Required Skills
- Experience with Azure cloud services especially Azure Event Hub Azure DevOps and Azure Key Vault is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with SQL Kafka and structured streaming technologies is advantageous.
Additional Skills
- Knowledge of Azure Data Lake Store Azure Monitor and Azure Synapse services will be a plus.
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $66,500- $90,000 USD depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is 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
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.