Senior Developer

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We are seeking an experienced onshore Senior Developer with strong expertise in Ab Initio, Data Fabric architecture, Oracle, SQL Server, and enterprise data platforms. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, solution design capability, and close collaboration with business and offshore teams to deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions.

The ideal candidate will act as a technical lead, owning end-to-end data integration and transformation solutions while mentoring team members and engaging with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead design and development of Ab Initio-based data integration solutions across large-scale enterprise environments
• Architect and implement Data Fabric / Data Integration frameworks to support analytics, reporting, and downstream systems
• Own end-to-end delivery of data pipelines including ingestion, transformation, validation, and reconciliation
• Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high-quality deliverables

Development & Engineering

• Develop and optimize Ab Initio graphs, plans, metadata hub, and scheduling components
• Design and tune complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models using Oracle and SQL Server
• Ensure performance optimization, data quality, and scalability of ETL processes
• Handle data volumes in batch and near-real-time processing environments

Stakeholder & Delivery Management

• Act as onshore point of contact for client discussions, requirement clarification, and solution walkthroughs
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and functional specifications
• Coordinate with offshore development teams for build, testing, and deployment activities
• Support UAT, production releases, and post-go-live stabilization

Governance & Best Practices

• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards
• Define and implement logging, auditing, error handling, and monitoring frameworks
• Contribute to architecture standards, reusable components, and accelerators

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in Ab Initio (GDE, Co>Operating System, Metadata Hub)
• Solid understanding of Data Fabric concepts, data integration patterns, and enterprise data architecture
• Advanced SQL expertise with Oracle and SQL Server
• Experience with performance tuning, partitioning, and large data volumes

Additional Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to data warehousing, data lakes, and analytics platforms
• Knowledge of scheduling tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with data quality and reconciliation frameworks

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven experience as a Lead Developer or Technical Lead
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage business and technical stakeholders
• Experience working in onshore-offshore delivery models
• Ability to mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise data initiatives
• Onshore, client-facing role with strong ownership and visibility
• Collaborative environment with modern data platforms and architecture

Clear growth path into Solution Architect or Data Engineering leadership roles

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

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