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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and Azure data platforms. The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions, lead legacy platform migrations, and support end‑to‑end data integration initiatives for enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data warehouses and data marts using best‑in‑class data modeling techniques.
- Evaluate source data systems and define data integration and migration strategies.
- Build and manage ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and Databricks.
- Develop and orchestrate end‑to‑end data workflows within Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Perform large‑scale migrations from Netezza to Azure, translating SQL, stored procedures, and ELT logic to Azure‑optimized T‑SQL, Synapse SQL, and Spark SQL.
- Optimize MPP data warehouse performance, including distribution strategies, data skew reduction, and query tuning.
- Implement incremental loads, full loads, and CDC patterns for enterprise data platforms.
- Design and implement slowly changing dimensions and complex business transformations.
- Perform data validation, data quality checks, profiling, cleansing, and data reconciliation across multiple source systems.
- Support data operations using Informatica PowerCenter, including mappings, workflows, and performance tuning.
- Write and optimize complex SQL, PL/SQL, and T‑SQL across Oracle, SQL Server, Netezza, Hadoop, and DB2.
- Develop Unix shell scripts and automation for batch processing and operational support.
- Create technical design documents, transformation logic, and operational documentation.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, onshore and offshore teams, and provide mentoring and technical guidance.
Required Qualifications
- 14+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Data Warehousing
- Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, ADLS, Databricks, Azure SQL
- Extensive experience with Netezza, MPP data warehouses, and large‑scale migrations
- Proven expertise in ETL tools, especially Informatica PowerCenter
- Strong SQL skills across Oracle, SQL Server, Netezza, and Hadoop
- Experience with performance tuning, CDC, incremental loads, and SCDs
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Compensation
- The annual salary for this position is between $125,000 - $138,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Employee Benefits
Cognizant offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Learning, certification, and career development opportunities
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.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
LI-AV1#CB#Ind123
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersIndia2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
LOCATION
Location: Oakland / United States
WORK MODEL
Work model: Hybrid
INTRODUCTION
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and Azure data platforms. The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions, lead legacy platform migrations, and support end‑to‑end data integration initiatives for enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data warehouses and data marts using best‑in‑class data modeling techniques.
- Evaluate source data systems and define data integration and migration strategies.
- Build and manage ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and Databricks.
- Develop and orchestrate end‑to‑end data workflows within Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Perform large‑scale migrations from Netezza to Azure, translating SQL, stored procedures, and ELT logic to Azure‑optimized T‑SQL, Synapse SQL, and Spark SQL.
- Optimize MPP data warehouse performance, including distribution strategies, data skew reduction, and query tuning.
- Implement incremental loads, full loads, and CDC patterns for enterprise data platforms.
- Design and implement slowly changing dimensions and complex business transformations.
- Perform data validation, data quality checks, profiling, cleansing, and data reconciliation across multiple source systems.
- Support data operations using Informatica PowerCenter, including mappings, workflows, and performance tuning.
- Write and optimize complex SQL, PL/SQL, and T‑SQL across Oracle, SQL Server, Netezza, Hadoop, and DB2.
- Develop Unix shell scripts and automation for batch processing and operational support.
- Create technical design documents, transformation logic, and operational documentation.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, onshore and offshore teams, and provide mentoring and technical guidance.
Required Qualifications
- 14+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Data Warehousing
- Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, ADLS, Databricks, Azure SQL
- Extensive experience with Netezza, MPP data warehouses, and large‑scale migrations
- Proven expertise in ETL tools, especially Informatica PowerCenter
- Strong SQL skills across Oracle, SQL Server, Netezza, and Hadoop
- Experience with performance tuning, CDC, incremental loads, and SCDs
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Compensation
- The annual salary for this position is between $125,000 - $138,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Employee Benefits
Cognizant offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Learning, certification, and career development opportunities
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.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
LI-AV1#CB#Ind123
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersIndia2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
LOCATION
Location: Oakland / United States
WORK MODEL
Work model: Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Azure Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your Azure role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Document how your computer science, IT, or engineering qualification directly relates to the cloud architecture duties in your offer letter.
Target employers with active cloud infrastructure teams
Companies running Azure-based enterprise environments file LCAs regularly and understand the E-3 process. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data to identify employers who have certified LCAs for cloud or infrastructure engineer roles.
Request an LCA before accepting a final offer
Your employer must file the Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before you can apply for your E-3 visa. Confirm the employer has an HR or legal team that handles this step, or that they're prepared to start immediately after verbal acceptance.
Handle your LCA and consulate filing through Migrate Mate
The E-3 process involves DOL certification, DS-160 preparation, and consulate interview readiness. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the entire sequence from offer acceptance to your Australian consulate appointment without coordinating multiple parties yourself.
Address your Australian three-year degree proactively
Consular officers sometimes question whether a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfies U.S. specialty occupation requirements. Prepare a credentials evaluation from a NACES-member organisation and bring documentation linking your degree field to your Azure Engineer duties.
Clarify contractor versus direct-hire status before filing
Azure Engineers placed through staffing agencies or consulting firms add complexity to E-3 sponsorship, since the legal employer on the LCA must match your actual worksite employer. Confirm which entity will sign the LCA before your offer is finalised.
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Where can I find Azure Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It filters opportunities by visa type so you're only seeing employers open to the E-3 process, rather than sifting through listings that assume H-1B or permanent residency sponsorship.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Azure Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Roles focused on Azure infrastructure design, cloud migration, or solutions architecture consistently meet this threshold. Generic IT support roles using Azure tools may not qualify if the degree requirement isn't specific to the position.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Azure Engineer roles?
The E-3 is available year-round with no lottery, while the H-1B opens one registration window per year and selects applicants by random draw. For an Australian Azure Engineer, the E-3 means you can start the process as soon as you have an offer, and your employer avoids the uncertainty and multi-year wait that H-1B sponsorship can involve.
Can I switch Azure Engineer roles while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S., or a change of status if you're already stateside. You can start working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and a new visa is issued, so plan the transition timing carefully to avoid a gap in authorisation.
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