ROLE: Alation Architect (Remote)

We are Cognizant Artificial Intelligence

Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. However, clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them.

With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks.

This position open to any qualified applicant in the United States.

Qualification:

Bachelor - in science, engineering or equivalent

Salary and Other Compensation:

The base annual salary for this position is between $[110– 130,000+] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications will be accepted until 9/25

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Job title: Alation Architect (Remote)

Experience: 8-12 + Years

Must have skills: Alation Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Architect with 11 to 14 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java Python Rest API Data Management Functional DQG Architect Manta and Data Catalog. This role involves designing and implementing robust data solutions that align with our companys goals and contribute to our mission of driving innovation and excellence.

Qualifications:

· Possess a strong proficiency in Java and Python for developing robust applications.

· Have extensive experience with Rest API integration and development.

· Demonstrate expertise in data management functional areas and DQG architecture.

· Be proficient in using Alation and Data Catalog tools for data discovery and management.

Responsibilities:

· Experience as a DG technical solution architect - designed and implemented Data Governance solutions for mid to large scale organization using Alation

· Work with Data Governance Practice Lead, Data Quality Lead, Metadata Lead and other team members to execute the Alation Data Governance Implementation and Integration Use Cases.

· Coordinate and guide the offshore developers for building the deliverables.

· Review/ design the future state meta-model/operating model that can be used for subsequent implementations.

· Work closely with business/application SMEs, determine strategy for onboarding business terms/ glossary, identify critical data elements.

· Strategize SOP for onboarding business glossaries followed by deduplication, rationalization and standardization of business terms.

· Design and finalize approach for business glossary capture, metadata ingestion, data lineage, integration with external tools such as Manta, Atacama.

· Design and define templates for custom metadata ingestion manually as well as using APIs.

· Define & create policies for data governance in Alation.

· Design & construct OOTB/ custom workflows using Alation.

Work mode: Onsite or Remote

Work Location: Charlotte - NC

Certifications Required

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Atacama Certified Professional

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 345,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.