GCP Lead

About the role As a GCP Lead , you will make an impact by driving the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, enterpriseu2011scale data engineering initiatives. You will be a valued member of the Data Engineering team and collaborate closely with architects, developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to build scalable, highu2011quality data solutions aligned to organizational needs. In this role, you will: + Lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced data engineering solutions leveraging GCP, Python, HDFS, Pydoop, and BigQuery. + Guide crossu2011functional teams to ensure adherence to engineering standards, SDLC best practices, and Agile methodologies. + Perform complex SQL development, optimization, and debugging across large distributed systems. + Drive data profiling, validation, analysis, and quality checks to ensure reliable and trusted data pipelines. + Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams to understand requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions. Work model: Hybrid (preferred) / Remote (acceptable) We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this roleu2019s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2u20133 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Irving, TX or Hartford, CT . If not available in these locations, qualified remote applicants within the United States will also be considered. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy worku2013life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, business, and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered + 10+ years of handsu2011on experience in Python and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . + Strong expertise writing, tuning, debugging, and interpreting complex SQL queries and stored procedures in multiu2011tier distributed environments. + Experience with scheduling tools such as Autosys or similar. + Strong skills in data profiling, data analysis, and data validation . + Deep knowledge of DBMS platforms such as Oracle, Teradata, and SQL Server. + Advanced understanding of data warehousing concepts , including ETL and change data capture (CDC). + Experience working in Agile environments with a strong understanding of SDLC processes and documentation standards. + Experience documenting test scripts and test plans . + Ability to collaborate effectively with crossu2011functional and highu2011performing teams. + Eagerness to learn and adopt emerging technologies. + Experience in the Healthcare industry. These will help you stand out + Experience leading onsite/offshore technical teams in data engineering or cloud data environments. + Handsu2011on expertise with PySpark or other distributed compute frameworks. + Strong understanding of cloud cost optimization, data governance, or performance tuning at scale. + Exposure to GCP components such as Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, or Cloud Composer. + Familiarity with CI/CD automation for data pipelines. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Donu2019t 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 strengths to this role. Salary and Other Compensation : Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $ 98,000 - $ 115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s 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.

Created: 2026-02-16