Data Consultant - JD:

What You Will Do

• Ability to clearly identify and communicate potential data and analytics problems with business stakeholders and end users
• Translate business problems into analytical solutions leveraging Data management / Business Intelligence / Analytics techniques
• Anticipate, identify, structure, and suggest functional solutions for data and analytical problems
• Identify and provide suggestions in extracting, integrating, and analysing data
• Analyze large datasets using SQL and/or Visualization tools
• Conduct quantitative analysis and interpret results
• Identify and design key performance metrics and indicators
• Partner with user communities and SMEs to create data and analytics requirements
• Partner with Data/BI/Analytics Architects to provide inputs to model data and analytics
• Ability to lead high-performance teams of architects and developers to deliver high-quality insights

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering is a must. 5 - 10 years of relevant IT experience is desired
• Demonstrated experience in data strategy, data governance, data architecture, MDM, data quality, data lakes, or data modernization is preferred
• Experience with dimensional modeling, knowledge in data management, ETL, or BI/Visualization tools is good to have
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS is a plus
• Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Scala, or Java is a plus
• Industry knowledge of BI & Analytics landscape and tools supporting descriptive to prescriptive analytics
• Being versed with Agile methodologies and having some prior experience working with them

• Ability to work in global, cross-functional, and virtual teams

  
  

  Please send resume to jwalesh.b@cognizant.com

  
  

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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.