AI-Aware Data Engineer

Cognizant

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Work type
Remote
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$88,000–$135,000 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

Cognizant currently has 330 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · AI-Aware Data Engineer

AI-Aware Data Engineer The AI-Aware Data Engineer joins the data engineering team to design and optimize data solutions across Oracle and PostgreSQL environments. The role involves developing C# based data services, building scalable pipelines using Azure Data Factory, and enhancing Microsoft SSIS packages for complex extraction and transformation routines. Key responsibilities include implementing advanced PL/SQL procedures for high-volume transaction processing, monitoring end-to-end data processes, and creating curated feature-ready datasets to support machine learning experiments and predictive models. The engineer must ensure data quality and governance while translating life and annuities insurance concepts into data structures. Required technical skills include proficiency in Oracle database engineering, PostgreSQL administration, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft SSIS, and C#. The work focuses on supporting insurance analytics for life and annuities products within a secure, compliant framework.

What you'll do

  • Design efficient data models and integration patterns across Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
  • Develop and optimize C# based data services to deliver reusable data access components.
  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory for diverse data sources.
  • Configure and enhance Microsoft SSIS packages to support complex extraction and transformation routines.
  • Implement advanced PL/SQL procedures and functions to support high-volume transaction processing.
  • Monitor and tune end-to-end data processes across Azure, SSIS, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
  • Prepare curated, feature-ready datasets and metadata to support machine learning experiments and predictive models.
  • Define validation rules and reconciliation checks to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

  • 8 to experience designing and optimizing data solutions across Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Azure platforms.
  • Proficiency in Oracle database engineering including schema design, performance tuning, partitioning, and PL/SQL programming.
  • Advanced skills in Azure Data Factory and Microsoft SSIS for pipeline design, parameterization, and scheduling.
  • Practical expertise in PostgreSQL administration and query optimization using indexes and constraints.
  • Solid capability in C# for building data-centric services, API integrations, and utilities.
  • Working knowledge of life and annuities insurance concepts such as policies, premiums, claims, and reserves.
  • Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills for documentation and collaboration.

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