Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Our Culture Your passion, integrity and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will join a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business consultancy where you will be valued for who you are. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients is fundamental to your success. In return, you will be presented with opportunities to develop your career and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive, diverse environment. At Cognizant we recognize that companies that are open and welcoming to a multi-culturally diverse workforce will thrive with fresh perspectives and collaborative knowledge. Cognizant focuses on promoting & increasing gender diversity and providing a workplace which encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success. Job Summary: We are seeking an Agentic Data Platform Engineer who is responsible for designing developing and deploying advanced AI agent solutions to drive innovation and operational efficiency. This role will focus on delivering agentic AI projects collaborating with cross functional teams and ensuring that AI initiatives align with business objectives. Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of AI agents for automation decision-making and process optimization Manage end-to-end delivery of agentic AI projects from requirements gathering through deployment and postimplementation support Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI driven transformation and design agent architectures tailored to business needs Ensure compliance with data governance security and ethical standards in all AI projects Monitor performance and continuously improve agentic AI systems based on feedback and evolving business requirements Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members working on AI agent solutions Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in enterprise-scale data engineering frameworks Deep understanding of: Data ingestion patterns (batch, CDC, streaming) Multi-layered data architectures (Raw, Conformed, Curated) Experience with cloud data platforms - AWS Proven experience building or extending engineering frameworks Strong API-first and modular design mindset Ability to turn standards and patterns into reusable scaffolds Hands-on experience with: LLM-based systems AI agents or workflow orchestration frameworks Ability to design: Multi-step agent reasoning Tool invocation and decision-based automation Experience integrating AI with enterprise systems (not just experimentation) Benefits: Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise. We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority: · You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here · You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training · We'll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future. Next Steps: Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this fulltime role. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
