Technical Product Analyst

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Technical Product Analyst to drive data-driven decision making. You will perform complex SQL analyses, partner with product and engineering teams, and deliver insightful reports and dashboards to support project success.

Ideal candidates have deep SQL expertise, experience with major relational databases, and a track record of working in Agile environments to enable effective product delivery.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience as a Technical Product Analyst.
• Strong experience with relational database technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Advanced SQL skills including joins, subqueries, and aggregations.
• Experience in Agile environments using Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and validation using complex SQL queries.
• Work with large-scale relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product teams, and development teams to support product delivery.
• Lead and coordinate activities within the team to ensure successful project execution.
• Create reports, dashboards, and analytical insights for business decisions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to Scrum and Kanban processes.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems and processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiencies.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Agile

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Technical Product Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Product Analyst with strong experience in data analysis, relational databases, and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, advanced SQL expertise, and the ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams to support product initiatives, deliver business insights, and drive successful project outcomes. This role requires leadership capabilities and the ability to analyze complex datasets to support business and technical decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and validation using complex SQL queries.


• Work with large‑scale relational databases, including SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.


• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.


• Collaborate with stakeholders, product teams, and development teams to support product delivery.


• Lead and coordinate activities within the team to ensure successful project execution.


• Create reports, dashboards, and analytical insights to support business decisions.


• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to Scrum and Kanban processes.


• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems and processes.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience as a Technical Product Analyst.


• Strong experience with relational database technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.


• Advanced SQL skills, including:


• Joins


• Subqueries


• Aggregations


• Data validation and analysis


• Experience working in Agile environments using Scrum and Kanban methodologies.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.


• Experience leading teams and coordinating project activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in enterprise‑scale environments.


• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.


• Proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Location Requirements

• Candidates must be willing to attend interviews at Cognizant or client offices located in Charlotte, NC or New York, NY, if required.


• Upon selection, candidates must be willing to relocate to Charlotte, NC.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $68K - $130K 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 eligible employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance


• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off


• 401(k) plan and contributions


• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: A few of our roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 24th, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the posting may close sooner if a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is identified.