1 year fixed term contract with extensionAbout The RoleAs a Big Data System Engineer (Platform Engineer), you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable big data platforms. You will be a valued member of the data engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, developers, and business stakeholders.In This Role, You WillDesign and implement big data infrastructure and platform solutions.Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of data systems.Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to optimize data workflows.Monitor and troubleshoot platform performance and reliability.Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using DevOps practices.Work modelWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring presence in Zurich, Switzerland. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.What You Need To HaveBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Strong experience with Hadoop ecosystem, Spark, and distributed systems.Proficiency in Linux, scripting languages, and automation tools.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).These will help you stand outExperience with real-time data processing frameworks.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.Knowledge of security best practices for big data environments.Exposure to machine learning workflows.Strong problem-solving and communication skills.What We OfferAt Cognizant, we offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in an international environment within a technology-driven organization. You will have access to career development opportunities and a variety of wellbeing programs designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Additional benefits include:Health insurance allowanceGerman language course reimbursement25 paid vacation days