• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Engineer

    Cognizant (Parsippany, NJ)


    Description - External

     

    We are Cognizant 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 Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies! By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models! Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provide businesses with a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

    Job Summary:

    We are seeking a skilled **Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Engineer** to design, build, and optimize data pipelines and analytics solutions in the cloud. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with GCP data services, strong ETL/ELT development skills, and a solid understanding of data architecture, data modeling, data warehousing and performance optimization.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop **ETL/ELT processes** to extract data from various sources, transform it, and load it into **BigQuery** or other target systems.

    + Build and maintain **data models** , **data warehouses** , and **data lakes** for analytics and reporting.

    + Design and implement **scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines** on GCP using tools such as **Dataflow, Pub/Sub, cloud run, Python and linux scripting** .

    + Optimize **BigQuery queries** , manage **partitioning and clustering** , and handle **cost optimization** .

    + Integrate data from on-premise and cloud systems using **Cloud Storage, and APIs** .

    + Work closely with **DevOps** teams to automate deployments using **Terraform, Cloud Build, or CI/CD pipelines** .

    + Ensure **security and compliance** by applying IAM roles, encryption, and network controls.

    + Collaborate with **data analysts, data scientists, and application teams** to deliver high-quality data solutions.

    + Implement **best practices** for data quality, monitoring, and governance.

    Required Skills and Experience:

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

    + **Minimum 8 years** of experience in data engineering, preferably in a cloud environment.

    + **Minimum 3 years** of hands-on and strong expertise in **GCP services** :

    + BigQuery, Cloud storage, Cloud run, Dataflow, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, Cloud Balancer, PubSub, IAM, Logging and Monitoring.

    + Proficiency in **SQL** , **Python and Linux scripting** .

    + Prior experience with **ETL tools** such as Datastage, Informatica, SSIS

    + Familiarity with **data modeling (star/snowflake)** and **data warehouse concepts** .

    + Understanding of **CI/CD, version control (Git), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)** .

    + Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

    + Effective communication and collaboration skills.

    + Ability to work in an agile and fast-paced environment.

    + GCP Professional Data Engineer or Cloud Architect certification is a plus.

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    Salary and Other Compensation:

    Applications will be accepted until November 17 th 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $80K- 110K 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.

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.