Cognizant

Sr. AWS Data Engineer (Java, Python & Generative AI)

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7 days ago
Charlotte, NC, USASenior
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Base Salary

$90k - $105k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue, PySpark, Amazon S3, Athena, and Redshift.
  • Build data transformation, integration, and data quality solutions using Python, PySpark, and SQL.
  • Develop and support Java-based REST APIs, preferably using Spring Boot.
  • Integrate enterprise applications, databases, APIs, and AWS services across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Develop Generative AI solutions using AWS Bedrock, LLMs, agent-based architectures, and tool-calling frameworks.
  • Build or integrate Model Context Protocol servers, tools, enterprise data, APIs, and business services for AI agents.
  • Implement production-grade monitoring, logging, testing, security, operational, and CI/CD practices.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical roles.
  • 8+ years of experience developing solutions with Python, PySpark, and advanced SQL.
  • 8+ years of experience building RESTful APIs and Java applications, preferably using Spring Boot.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS Glue, Amazon S3, Athena, and Redshift.
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise data integration solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Experience developing Generative AI solutions using AWS Bedrock and integrating LLM capabilities into enterprise applications.
  • Experience with agentic AI architectures, tool orchestration, advanced AI integration patterns, and large-scale enterprise cloud environments.
  • Exposure to Model Context Protocol servers and tools, Angular, and modern front-end technologies is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring two days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan and contributions.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program.

Tech Stack

Amazon RedshiftAngularAWSJavaPythonSpring BootSQL

Categories

AI ApplicationsBackendData Engineering
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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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