Data Analytics Engineer
Cognizant
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time

At Cognizant, we're not just at the forefront of technological innovation — we're actively shaping the future of the digital landscape. As a rapidly expanding global leader in IT services, we're seeking top talent to join our Data & AI practice.
As an Data Analytics Engineer, working within our APJ Technology Consulting Practice, you will be a pivotal leader driving and delivering innovative solutions. This senior role requires deep expertise in Snowflake, with particular focus on cloud-native architectures, data ingestion, data warehousing, and data modelling solutions. You will be responsible for designing scalable enterprise solutions, client relationships, and delivering high-impact technical outcomes.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams in the client to understand complex business needs, and design and implement robust data warehousing solutions. This role offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth, as you'll be at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to solutions that have far-reaching impacts across industries.
The Data Analytics Engineer Role Is Responsible For
Technology Consulting at Cognizant involves exciting, fast-paced work at the cutting edge of innovation. You'll interact with a variety of stakeholders, from C-suite executives to technical teams, as you drive transformative change. The ideal candidate will possess a powerful combination of technical expertise, client management and communication skills. You should be passionate about cloud technology and have a proven track record of delivering successful Snowflake data warehousing projects that have had significant business impact.
At Cognizant, we value consultants who demonstrate high IQ, thrive on complex problem-solving, and are genuinely committed to client success. You'll need to confidently present to both business and technology leaders, lead diverse, cross-functional teams across the globe, and skillfully negotiate and collaborate to drive outstanding outcomes. Above all, you should have a positive attitude and relish the opportunity to work with consultants from a wide range of backgrounds on fast-paced, high-impact engagements that are reshaping industries.
Base Capability Requirements
As an Data Analytics Engineer, working within our APJ Technology Consulting Practice, you will be a pivotal leader driving and delivering innovative solutions. This senior role requires deep expertise in Snowflake, with particular focus on cloud-native architectures, data ingestion, data warehousing, and data modelling solutions. You will be responsible for designing scalable enterprise solutions, client relationships, and delivering high-impact technical outcomes.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams in the client to understand complex business needs, and design and implement robust data warehousing solutions. This role offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth, as you'll be at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to solutions that have far-reaching impacts across industries.
The Data Analytics Engineer Role Is Responsible For
- Providing technical leadership for complex Snowflake solutions, defining technical vision and architecture patterns
- Designing and implementing scalable, enterprise-grade data warehousing solutions that address critical business challenges incl. ETL workflows and data transformation
- Being accountable for day-to-day technical decision-making, solution delivery, resolving blockers, and ensuring timely delivery of work aligned to client priorities
- Representing the technical function in client conversations, working closely with business and technical stakeholders to define and execute a roadmap of work
- Mentoring and coaching technical consultants, helping them develop advanced implementation skills
Technology Consulting at Cognizant involves exciting, fast-paced work at the cutting edge of innovation. You'll interact with a variety of stakeholders, from C-suite executives to technical teams, as you drive transformative change. The ideal candidate will possess a powerful combination of technical expertise, client management and communication skills. You should be passionate about cloud technology and have a proven track record of delivering successful Snowflake data warehousing projects that have had significant business impact.
At Cognizant, we value consultants who demonstrate high IQ, thrive on complex problem-solving, and are genuinely committed to client success. You'll need to confidently present to both business and technology leaders, lead diverse, cross-functional teams across the globe, and skillfully negotiate and collaborate to drive outstanding outcomes. Above all, you should have a positive attitude and relish the opportunity to work with consultants from a wide range of backgrounds on fast-paced, high-impact engagements that are reshaping industries.
Base Capability Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive technology consulting experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on Snowflake technologies
- Proven experience designing and building Snowflake solutions
- Hands-on expertise with Snowflake and dbt
- Demonstrated ability with multi-cloud, federated and multi-tenanted platforms for data integration workflows (ETL in the cloud)
- Expertise with Azure data services including advanced SQL and Python capabilities, ADF
- Experience using Git for version control in a team-based delivery environment
- DevOps experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
- Ability to balance hands-on work ensuring technical quality while also delivering to timelines
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with technical and business stakeholders
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