Azure Databricks Engineer

Overview

About The Role Seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support internal delivery teams with end-to-end data pipeline development using Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and PySpark. Responsibilities include building scalable pipelines, optimizing Azure data platforms, and supporting analytics and reporting needs.

• Develop and maintain ADF, Synapse, and Databricks pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and orchestration.
• Build PySpark based transformations and Delta Lake datasets in Databricks.
• Design and optimize data models, data lakes, and warehouse structures in Azure.
• Ensure data quality, metadata, and governance compliance including RBAC and security standards.
• Collaborate with business teams, analysts, and architects to deliver scalable solutions.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON
. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

• Hands on experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL.
• Strong PySpark, Python, and SQL skills.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT, and Delta Lake.
• Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops and CI/CD.

We re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

The annual salary for this position is between $67,000 - $105,000 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.

• 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.