SQL Server Developer

Cognizant; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Mississauga is seeking a Data Engineer to deliver scalable solutions using Microsoft SQL Server technologies. This hybrid role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of relevant experience and a background in Agile environments. Join this innovative team to contribute to impactful projects and enjoy a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server technologies.
• Strong professional background in developing complex and scalable solutions.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, maintainable, and extensible solutions.
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams to improve processes.
• Assist in resolving technical challenges to ensure project success.

Skills

Developing solutions using Microsoft SQL Server

Providing guidance on best practices

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work within a team environment

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

PowerBI

SQL Server Integration Services

AWS

PostgreSQL

Job description

The role

We are seeking a Data Engineer to deliver complex, scalable solutions using Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, and PowerBI. One of the key responsibilities of this role is collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to understand and design solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements. This individual will work on a cross-functional team with approximately 8-10 members, including full stack developers, data engineers, UX designers, and business analysts. They will code and review solutions to ensure they are well designed and developed, with a focus on maintainability / extensibility / component re-usability. The individual will have the opportunity to contribute across our larger tech stack, including ETL, internal development tools, and data analytics applications / infrastructure, according to business needs.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain scalable, maintainable, and extensible solutions
• Participate in technical discussions to propose viable solutions to complex problems
• Provide guidance on best practices, design patterns, and troubleshooting
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high quality, consistent code
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams to uncover opportunities for process and application improvement
• Assist in resolving technical challenges
• Design and improve testing strategies (unit, integration, regression, performance)
• Contribute to the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

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 Mississauga, ON. 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

• Strong professional experience (2+ years) developing solutions using Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, and PowerBI
• Strong attention to detail in developing visually consistent and professional reports
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work within a team environment

These will help you stand out

• Experience working in Agile environments
• Familiarity with cloud development / deployment (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Microsoft Teams
• Experience with AWS Airflow
• Body of work that demonstrates creative problem solving
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL is preferred. While SQL Server supports many of our legacy systems, we are investing in PostgreSQL as part of our modern data platform strategy

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.