Senior Databricks Data Engineer

Cognizant Romania is home to 2400+ creative technologists and is one of Eastern Europe's largest Software Product Engineering delivery networks. We serve global clients in several industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Communication Media & Technology, and Retail & MLEU (manufacturing, logistics, energy & utilities).

Cognizant Romania was established in 2018 when Cognizant acquired Softvision, a company founded in the late 1990s in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We continue to build on our history as the preferred engineering partner for thriving Silicon Valley tech companies, now as a prominent Cognizant next generation studio.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Databricks Data Engineer to join a large-scale cloud data transformation program for a leading global airline.

You will be part of the team building a modern Databricks Lakehouse platform and migrating enterprise data solutions from Azure Synapse to Databricks . You'll work across multiple business domains including Customer, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Cargo , delivering data products that power analytics and business decisions at scale.

What You'll Do:

• Build batch and real-time data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and Lakeflow .
• Develop streaming solutions with Spark Structured Streaming and Event Hubs .
• Create scalable, reliable, and production-ready data products.
• Contribute to CI/CD, automation, testing, and engineering best practices.
• Help shape the next generation data platform for a global organization.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience with Databricks, PySpark, Python, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog
• Experience with streaming data pipelines and Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD, testing, and modern software engineering practices
• Passion for building high-quality, scalable data solutions

Why Join?

• Work on a major enterprise Lakehouse transformation .
• Use the latest Databricks technologies and engineering practices.
• Gain exposure to diverse business domains and large-scale data challenges.
• Collaborate with global teams on a high-visibility program.

If you're passionate about modern data engineering and Databricks, we'd love to hear from you!

Cognizant Romania Employee Benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedule – Outside of core working hours, you have the flexibility to arrange your schedule in a way that best suits your personal and professional needs.
• Flexible Hybrid Approach – We support a hybrid working model that helps you balance remote and office work. Employees based near a Cognizant office are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite.
• Annual Leave – Enjoy 26 vacation days each year to relax, recharge, travel, and spend quality time with family and friends.
• Learning & Development – Access a wide range of training programs, workshops, certifications, and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Private Medical Insurance – Comprehensive healthcare coverage for your wellbeing and peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential professional support services to help you navigate personal, emotional, financial, legal, or work-related challenges.
• Meal Tickets – Monthly meal allowance provided through meal vouchers.
• Referral Bonus Program – Help us grow our team and be rewarded for successful referrals.
• Life Insurance – Additional protection and financial security
• Banking Benefits – Preferential banking services and financial products through our partner institutions.
• Bookster Library – Access thousands of books, audiobooks, and learning resources to support both personal and professional development.

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