[Remote] SR Lead Cloud Architect (Onsite Initially, Then Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. The SR Lead Cloud Architect will be responsible for developing data systems on major cloud platforms and building modern data architectures, ensuring effective data governance and transformation. Responsibilities • CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS: Experience developing data systems on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) • DATA ARCHITECTURE: Hands-on experience building modern data architectures, including data lakes, data lakehouses, and data hubs, along with related capabilities such as ingestion, governance, modeling, and observability • DATA INGESTION: Demonstrated proficiency in data collection, ingestion tools (Kafka, AWS Glue), and storage formats (Iceberg, Parquet) • DATA STREAMING: Experience developing data pipelines with streaming architectures and tools (Kafka, Flink) • DATA MODELING: Expertise in data transformation and modeling using SQL-based frameworks and orchestration tools (dbt, AWS Glue, Airflow). Deep experience with modeling concepts like SCD and schema evolution • DATA TRANSFORMATION: Strong background with using Spark for data transformation, including streaming, performance tuning, and debugging with Spark UI • PROGRAMMING: Advanced programming skills in Python, Java, Scala, or similar languages. Expert-level proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and optimization • DEVOPS: Demonstrated experience in DevOps practices, including code management, CI/CD, and deployment strategies • DATA GOVERNANCE: Strong background in data governance principles, including data quality, privacy, and security considerations for data product development and consumption Skills • Experience developing data systems on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Hands-on experience building modern data architectures, including data lakes, data lakehouses, and data hubs, along with related capabilities such as ingestion, governance, modeling, and observability • Demonstrated proficiency in data collection, ingestion tools (Kafka, AWS Glue), and storage formats (Iceberg, Parquet) • Experience developing data pipelines with streaming architectures and tools (Kafka, Flink) • Expertise in data transformation and modeling using SQL-based frameworks and orchestration tools (dbt, AWS Glue, Airflow) • Deep experience with modeling concepts like SCD and schema evolution • Strong background with using Spark for data transformation, including streaming, performance tuning, and debugging with Spark UI • Advanced programming skills in Python, Java, Scala, or similar languages • Expert-level proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and optimization • Demonstrated experience in DevOps practices, including code management, CI/CD, and deployment strategies • Strong background in data governance principles, including data quality, privacy, and security considerations for data product development and consumption Benefits • 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 Company Overview • Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job