Job Title - Lead AWS Data Engineer

• Unfortunately no Visa transfer available for this role**

Remote Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable ETL pipelines using AWS Glue and PySpark.
• Develop serverless applications leveraging AWS Lambda.
• Manage and optimize data storage solutions on Amazon S3.
• Build and maintain data warehouses using Amazon Redshift.
• Implement infrastructure as code using AWS CDK with TypeScript.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to deliver high-quality datasets.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and best practices in cloud environments.
• Optimize performance and cost efficiency across AWS services.
• Explore and integrate LLM-based solutions for advanced data processing and analytics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in AWS services: Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift.
• Infrastructure as Code: AWS CDK with TypeScript.
• Programming expertise: Python and PySpark.
• Hands-on experience in building and deploying data pipelines.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their integration into data workflows.
• Knowledge of modern data architectures and AI-driven analytics.

Salary And Other Compensation Applications will be accepted until March 3rd 2026

The annual salary for this position is between $110K- 150Kdepending 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.