Senior Developer

Cognizant
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data analysis
Azure
Big Data
Code Review
Data Architecture
Data Governance
Data Integration
ETL
Data Systems
Data Warehousing
DevOps
Metadata
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle Applications
Performance Tuning
SQL Stored Procedures
SQL Databases
Data Logging
Ab Initio
Data Lake
Information Technology
Operational Systems
Data Management
Data Pipelines

Job description

We are seeking an experienced onshore Senior Developer with strong expertise in Ab Initio, Data Fabric architecture, Oracle, SQL Server, and enterprise data platforms. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, solution design capability, and close collaboration with business and offshore teams to deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions.

The ideal candidate will act as a technical lead, owning end-to-end data integration and transformation solutions while mentoring team members and engaging with stakeholders., Technical Leadership

  • Lead design and development of Ab Initio-based data integration solutions across large-scale enterprise environments
  • Architect and implement Data Fabric / Data Integration frameworks to support analytics, reporting, and downstream systems
  • Own end-to-end delivery of data pipelines including ingestion, transformation, validation, and reconciliation
  • Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high-quality deliverables

Development & Engineering

  • Develop and optimize Ab Initio graphs, plans, metadata hub, and scheduling components
  • Design and tune complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models using Oracle and SQL Server
  • Ensure performance optimization, data quality, and scalability of ETL processes
  • Handle data volumes in batch and near-real-time processing environments

Stakeholder & Delivery Management

  • Act as onshore point of contact for client discussions, requirement clarification, and solution walkthroughs
  • Translate business requirements into technical designs and functional specifications
  • Coordinate with offshore development teams for build, testing, and deployment activities
  • Support UAT, production releases, and post-go-live stabilization

Governance & Best Practices

  • Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards
  • Define and implement logging, auditing, error handling, and monitoring frameworks
  • Contribute to architecture standards, reusable components, and accelerators

Requirements

Do you have experience in SQL?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Strong hands-on expertise in Ab Initio (GDE, Co>Operating System, Metadata Hub)

  • Solid understanding of Data Fabric concepts, data integration patterns, and enterprise data architecture
  • Advanced SQL expertise with Oracle and SQL Server
  • Experience with performance tuning, partitioning, and large data volumes

Additional Technical Skills (Preferred)

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Exposure to data warehousing, data lakes, and analytics platforms
  • Knowledge of scheduling tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
  • Familiarity with data quality and reconciliation frameworks

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Proven experience as a Lead Developer or Technical Lead
  • Strong communication skills with ability to engage business and technical stakeholders
  • Experience working in onshore-offshore delivery models
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

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