Job Information
Cognizant Lead Data Engineer- Ataccama in Olympia, Washington
About the role
As a Lead Data Engineer you will make an impact by driving end‑to‑end data quality, data governance, and master data management (MDM) initiatives using the Ataccama, Collibra platform. You will be a valued member of the AIA team and work collaboratively with manager, co workers and clients.
In this role, you will:
· Design, develop, and deploy solutions using Ataccama (DQ, MDM, RDM, Data Catalog, Data Profiling).
· Build and optimize data quality rules, workflows, match/merge logic, and validation frameworks .
· Configure and maintain Ataccama pipelines , metadata models, and integration components.
· Implement data cleansing, standardization, enrichment, and monitoring processes.
· Integrate Ataccama with enterprise systems such as:
Snowflake
Cloud platforms (AWS)
ETL/ELT pipelines
APIs and messaging systems
· Work closely with data engineers to ensure seamless data ingestion and processing.
Work model: Remote
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
· 5+ years in IT related role
· Strong hands on experience with Ataccama
· Good experience with Collibra and Snowflake
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.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until March 27, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $80,000- $115,000 USD 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· 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
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.