Senior Data Engineer with streaming

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 exceptional Senior Data Engineers with streaming to work with our cross-functional team and join our world-class community of talented experts in Romania. We're hiring experienced data engineers to build scalable, event-driven systems processing high-volume data streams.

Key focus areas:

• Design and implement streaming pipelines using Apache Spark, Kafka, and Azure Event Hubs
• Develop high-performance REST APIs with Python and FastAPI
• Build and optimize database solutions across relational and NoSQL systems
• Containerize applications with Docker and Kubernetes on Azure cloud infrastructure
• Establish comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated, reliable deployments

We're looking for engineers with:

• Strong experience building streaming data architectures with event platforms
• Hands-on Python development and REST API design
• Deep knowledge of Azure cloud services
• Proven expertise with containers and container orchestration
• Experience with both relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (CosmosDB, MongoDB)
• CI/CD and monitoring tools proficiency
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to data quality and system reliability

If you excel at designing systems that handle complex data flows reliably, this role is for 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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