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 Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead – Data & AI Engineering to drive the end-to-end delivery of scalable data and AI solutions that enhance customer experience and personalization platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams, define engineering standards, and oversee cloud-based data ecosystems across AWS, Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks. Working closely with business stakeholders, you will align technology delivery with strategic objectives and ensure high-quality, value-driven outcomes. This role is ideal for a proven leader with deep expertise in data engineering, customer analytics, and large-scale transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own delivery of scalable Data & AI solutions aligned to CX strategy
- Lead cross-functional teams (Data Engineers, Scientists, QA, BA)
- Define architecture, engineering standards, and best practices
- Drive adoption of cloud data platforms (AWS/Azure, Snowflake, Databricks)
- Ensure CI/CD, data quality, observability, and platform reliability
- Engage with business stakeholders for roadmap, prioritization, and value delivery
- Manage capacity planning, sprint governance, and delivery KPIs
Required Skills & Experience:
- 12+ yrs in Data Engineering / Platform Engineering. Snowflake / DBT exposure is good to have.
- Strong experience in customer analytics / retail / personalization
- Proven leadership in large-scale data programs
- Hands-on understanding of data pipelines, ML integration, and cloud
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.
Next Steps:
Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this full-time role. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.
