Azure Databricks Engineer

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Azure Databricks Engineer in Toronto to support data pipeline development using Azure technologies. The role requires skills in Azure Databricks, Synapse, and PySpark among others. This hybrid position allows for flexibility with 2-3 days onsite work. Competitive annual salary between $67,000 and $105,000 is offered, with benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL.
• Strong PySpark, Python, and SQL skills.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT, and Delta Lake.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ADF, Synapse, and Databricks pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and orchestration.
• Build PySpark based transformations and Delta Lake datasets in Databricks.
• Design and optimize data models, data lakes, and warehouse structures in Azure.
• Ensure data quality, metadata, and governance compliance including RBAC and security standards.
• Collaborate with business teams, analysts, and architects to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Azure Databricks

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

PySpark

Python

SQL

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title – Azure Databricks Engineer

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support internal delivery teams with end-to-end data pipeline development using Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and PySpark. Responsibilities include building scalable pipelines, optimizing Azure data platforms, and supporting analytics and reporting needs.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain ADF, Synapse, and Databricks pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and orchestration.
• Build PySpark based transformations and Delta Lake datasets in Databricks.
• Design and optimize data models, data lakes, and warehouse structures in Azure.
• Ensure data quality, metadata, and governance compliance including RBAC and security standards.
• Collaborate with business teams, analysts, and architects to deliver scalable solutions.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through various well-being 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

• Hands on experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL.
• Strong PySpark, Python, and SQL skills.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT, and Delta Lake.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD.

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

The annual salary for this position is between $67,000 - $105,000 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

• 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.