Data Engineer (Tableau & Databricks)

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Data Engineer to support a critical database migration initiative. This role requires a strong background in data engineering, with expertise in SQL, Python, and BI tools like Tableau and Databricks. The ideal candidate will assist in migrating data sources, validate data, and develop robust data pipelines to ensure continuity across enterprise visualization dashboards during migration. Prior experience with dashboard testing and collaboration with analytics teams is necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in data engineering, SQL-based systems, and BI tools.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Tableau required.
• Experience with Python for data processing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end database migration activities and validate data.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines using SQL and Python.
• Reconfigure and validate Tableau dashboards post-migration.

Skills

SQL

Python

Databricks

Tableau

Data pipeline development

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

SpotFire

Job description

Role Summary

The Data Engineer will support a critical database migration initiative within ASM that impacts hundreds of enterprise visualization dashboards. This role will work closely with the ASM Data Analytics team to ensure data pipeline continuity, dashboard stability, and minimal business disruption during the migration. The role will require the initiative to reach out, liaise and communicate with global network teams to identify, data map and configure connection settings in line with global directive.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in data engineering, SQL-based data systems, and BI tools, with hands-on experience in Databricks, Python, and Tableau. This role is execution-focused and suited for someone who can operate independently under guidance from the DA team lead.

Key Responsibilities

Database Migration Support

• Support end-to-end database migration activities, including data validation, transformation, and reconciliation.
• Assist in migrating data sources that underpin large-scale visualization dashboards.
• Identify and resolve data integrity, performance, and compatibility issues arising from migration.

Data Engineering & Platform Management

• Develop and maintain SQL and Python-based data pipelines using Databricks and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Create and manage Databricks compute clusters and SQL Warehouses; and configure Unity Catalog for data governance and access control.
• Optimize queries and data models to ensure performance and scalability post-migration.

BI & Dashboard Enablement

• Reconfigure, test, and validate Tableau dashboards impacted by database changes.
• Partner with dashboard owners to ensure data accuracy, performance, and functionalparity after migration.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and troubleshooting related to Tableau and SpotFire dashboards.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with Data Analysts, Business Stakeholders, and IT teams within ASM.
• Document migration steps, data mappings, and known issues to support knowledge transferand audit readiness.
• Follow ASM data governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with global network/database team to identify, engineer and key data elementsin-line with existing needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills (Mandatory)

• Tableau certification (required; active or recently obtained).
• Strong proficiency in SQL / MySQL for querying, transformation, and validation.
• Hands-on experience with Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience using Databricks, including: Creating and managing compute clusters and SQL Warehouses.
• Working with Unity Catalog
• Experience working with Jupyter Notebooks.

Technical Skills (Nice-to-Have / Highly Favored)

• Experience with SpotFire (dashboard development or support).
• Prior involvement in database or platform migration projects.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, biotech, or regulated environments.