Advanced Analytics Data Engineer

Advanced Analytics Data Engineer

The Advanced Analytics Data Engineer develops, maintains, tests and evaluates data solutions. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Build what the Advanced Analytics Data Architect has designed.
• Work on implementing complex data projects with a focus on collecting, parsing, managing, analyzing and visualizing large sets of data to turn information into insights using multiple platforms.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience required.
• SQL expertise and data modeling experience.
• Strong experience with Unix/Linux.
• ETL and data movement tools experience including: DataStage, Sqoop, and Pivotal Data Loader.
• Deep knowledge in data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, or information retrieval.
• Experience processing large amounts of structured and unstructured data.
• Knowledge of industry standard BA tools, including Cognos, QlikView, Business Objects, and other tools that could be used for enterprise solutions.
• Able to work in teams and collaborate with others to clarify requirements.
• Ability to tune Hadoop solutions to improve performance and end-user experience.
• Understanding of how algorithms work and have experience building high-performance algorithms.
• Enjoy being challenged and to have a desire to solve complex problems on a daily basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred Requirements: MapReduce experience is a plus.
• Additional Information / Must Have's:
• Experience handling / processing large data sets both structured and unstructured
• Deep knowledge in data mining, information retrieval, and a natural curiosity about the data
• Expertise in data modeling specifically with less standardized / structured data
• Focusing on some key abilities / experiences:
• Data mining proficiency
• Data modeling ability
• Data visualization experience
• Requirements gathering / QC / Business acumen
• Onsite/ Remote Hybrid (3 days on site Auburn Hills, MI)

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

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 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.