BI Technical lead- Onsite

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

We are seeking a seasoned Tableau Lead Developer with strong experience in SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) to lead business intelligence initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Tableau dashboards, managing Tableau Server infrastructure, and building robust ETL pipelines using SSIS.

Please note that this role does not support visa-dependent candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship or transfer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of interactive Tableau dashboards that deliver actionable insights.
• Manage Tableau Server environments (production and non-production), including publishing, user management, and performance tuning.
• Design and implement ETL processes using SSIS to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct proof-of-concepts connecting Tableau to disparate data sources (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Mentor junior developers and promote self-service analytics across teams.
• Ensure data security , governance, and compliance with PHI/PII standards.
• Participate in dashboard lifecycle management —from requirements analysis to deployment and support.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation , standards, and best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for production support , upgrades, and enhancements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Tableau development and dashboard design.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with ETL development using SSIS .
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with Oracle and MS SQL Server .
• Experience with data modeling (relational and dimensional).
• Familiarity with analytical tools such as R, Python, SAS.
• Experience with source control tools (e.g., Git, TFS).
• Strong understanding of BI governance , metadata management, and data quality.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Power BI , Cognos , or QlikView .
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with SSAS , SSRS , and dashboard usability best practices.
• Knowledge of containerization , automated testing , and advanced analytics .

Technical Competencies

Applicants will be accepted till 9/30/2025

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $100K-$130K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!