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.
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Full time
Title : Talend developer
Job Summary
Role: Senior Developer – Talend ETL & Data Warehousing
Location: Hybrid
Experience: 8+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Developer with strong expertise in Talend ETL, PL/SQL, and data warehousing to design, build, and optimize scalable data integration solutions. The role focuses on delivering high-quality data pipelines, ensuring reliable ETL orchestration, and enabling data-driven decision-making through robust and trusted data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable ETL solutions using Talend and PL/SQL to support data warehousing and analytics
Build, optimize, and maintain ETL workflows for high-volume data processing with minimal latency
Develop complex SQL queries and PL/SQL procedures for performance and accuracy
Configure and manage ETL job scheduling using external schedulers, ensuring reliability and dependency handling
Implement scheduling strategies including calendars, priorities, and recovery mechanisms
Develop Unix shell scripts for automation (deployment, file transfers, monitoring, and log management)
Monitor batch processes and proactively troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and failures
Optimize Talend Administration Center (TAC) for job execution, resource utilization, and monitoring
Apply data warehousing principles (star schema, SCDs, partitioning) in solution design
Implement data quality checks, validation, and reconciliation processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Document technical designs, workflows, and operational procedures
Drive continuous improvement through optimization and cost reduction initiatives
Ensure data security and compliance with organizational standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with Talend ETL (development and administration)
Expertise in PL/SQL and advanced SQL development
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts (star schema, SCDs, partitioning)
Experience with ETL scheduling tools and dependency management
Proficiency in Unix/Linux and shell scripting
Experience in performance tuning and large-scale data processing
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Nice to Have
Experience with Talend Administration Center (TAC) optimization
Exposure to cloud data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Experience in data quality frameworks and governance
Application Accepted: 7/10/2026
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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
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!
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