
Lead Data Engineer
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About the Position
Lead Data Engineer
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Type: Hybrid
About the Role
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and implementing enterprise data integration solutions that enable seamless data exchange across internal and external platforms. You will work closely with Solution Architects and cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-performing, and flexible ETL frameworks while ensuring data quality, reliability, and compliance within Asset & Wealth Management environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data integration and ETL solutions using Oracle technologies and ODI.
- Analyze, extract, transform, and load data from multiple source systems into target platforms and external entities.
- Collaborate with Solution Architects to define ETL design patterns, data flows, and integration architecture.
- Optimize data pipelines, database performance, and ETL processes to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Provide technical leadership, code reviews, troubleshooting, and support for data integration initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong experience in Data Engineering, Data Integration, or related technical roles.
- Hands-on expertise with ETL development and enterprise data integration solutions.
- Strong experience with Oracle Database and PL/SQL.
- Experience working with Oracle Data Integrator (ODI).
- Strong understanding of Data Warehousing concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience designing scalable, high-performance, and flexible data integration solutions.
- Knowledge of data modeling, data quality, and data governance principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience within Asset & Wealth Management environments.
Nice to Have
- Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
- Exposure to cloud-based data integration and modern data platforms.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture and integration frameworks.
- Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience supporting large-scale financial services transformation programs.
Work Model
This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring associates to work from our São Paulo (Morumbi) office on designated days while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely as aligned with business, client, and team collaboration needs.
What We Offer
- Financial Well-being: Beyond salary, benefits may include retirement plans, financial education, and more.
- Health & Well-being: We support your physical and mental health with paid time off, flexible work arrangements, health insurance, counseling, Mental Health Allyship programs, and more.
- Career Growth: With over 350,000 positions at Cognizant, explore new technologies, industries, and locations while developing essential skills for your career.
- Real Impact: Consider the leading brands you rely on daily. Here, you can make a difference.
About the Company
At Cognizant, we help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in a fast-changing world. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment where individuals can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact for clients, communities, and colleagues.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Application Process
- Apply for the Right Role: Find open positions that match your skills and career goals, and show us why you're a great fit. Can't find the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.
- Connect with Your Recruiter: If our recruiter sees that you're a good match, they'll schedule a brief conversation to get to know you better and discuss how your experience and skills align with the role.
- Showcase Your Skills: If both you and our team decide to move forward, you'll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may require additional technical assessments and/or client interviews.
- Decision Time: This step may take some time.
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Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 US, Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital atwww.cognizant.comor follow us @Cognizant.
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