Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Our Culture

Your passion, integrity and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will join a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business consultancy where you will be valued for who you are. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients is fundamental to your success. In return, you will be presented with opportunities to develop your career and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive, diverse environment.

At Cognizant we recognize that companies that are open and welcoming to a multi-culturally diverse workforce will thrive with fresh perspectives and collaborative knowledge. Cognizant focuses on promoting & increasing gender diversity and providing a workplace which encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.

Role : Data Analyst - Databricks:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Analyse insurance datasets (policies, claims, risk, customer, operational data) to generate insights that support business decisions.
Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical outputs and communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear, structured manner.
Participate in stakeholder discussions, workshops, and requirement‑gathering sessions document business needs, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
Use Jira to manage user stories, track project progress, and support Agile delivery workflows.
Maintain project documentation, requirements, and knowledge repositories using Confluence.
Support UAT activities and ensure solutions meet business and compliance expectations.
Design and optimise data pipelines using Databricks, Python, and SQL to deliver scalable, high‑performance analytics capabilities.
Work with modern cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift and Snowflake for scalable data processing and analytics.
Develop and maintain data transformation workflows using dbt (Data Build Tool).
Refactor and migrate legacy SAS processes into modern frameworks aligned with cloud and data engineering best practices.
Implement workflow automation and data quality improvements to enhance governance and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with actuarial, analytics, and IT teams to align technical delivery with business outcomes.
Maintain documentation, contribute to reusable assets, and support ongoing knowledge transition.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Databricks for building and optimising data pipelines.
Experience migrating or modernizing legacy data systems (preferably SAS) into cloud‑ready solutions.
Hands‑on experience with Amazon Redshift or Snowflake for data warehousing.
Experience with dbt for data modelling, transformation, and lineage tracking.
Understanding of Salesforce data structures and experience integrating Salesforce datasets.
Experience working with insurance or financial services datasets is highly desirable.
Knowledge of cloud data environments, version control (Git), and modern engineering practices.
Experience using Jira for Agile project tracking and sprint management.
Familiarity with Confluence for documentation, collaboration, and knowledge management.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to engage both business and technical audiences.
Ability to manage priorities, operate independently, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits
Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise.

We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority:

You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here
You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training
We’ll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.

Please reach out our friendly team for this full time hybrid position.