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Data & Power BI Engineer

Cognizant

Amsterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Data Engineering
Power BI
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Data Factory
Databricks
SQL Server
T-SQL
ELT
Data Pipelines
Data Modeling
Star Schema
Snowflake Schema
DAX
Tabular Models
SSRS
Tableau

Job Description

About Role As a Data and Power BI Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering enterprise-grade reporting and analytics solutions that support critical business and regulatory decision-making within a complex financial services environment. You will be a valued member of the banking technology team, working collaboratively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to transform raw data into strategic insights that drive decisions at scale. This is not just a technical role — it is a high-impact position where your expertise in data modelling, semantic layers, and cloud-native analytics will directly shape how the business understands and acts on its data. You will operate at the intersection of data engineering and business intelligence, supporting regulatory reporting, performance analytics, and enterprise data quality across multiple applications. How You Will Make An Impact Design and develop enterprise data models using Star Schema (preferred) and Snowflake Schema approaches that form the backbone of scalable, high-quality reporting solutions Build and maintain Azure Synapse Analytics-based data solutions, including ELT and T-SQL data transformation processes that ensure reliable data flow from source to insight Develop rich Power BI reports, dashboards, DAX calculations, and tabular models/cubes that translate complex business requirements into intuitive, decision-ready visuals Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to capture and convert reporting requirements into scalable data products across multiple banking applications Maintain and support centralized reporting environments, including SSRS and Tableau solutions, ensuring data quality and consistency across the full analytics landscape Requirements What You Must Have Hands-on experience building data pipelines, using Azure Data Factory, Synapse pipelines or Databricks. The candidate should be able to talk through a pipeline they built themselves, and not only one they monitored or supported. Databricks or Azure Synapse used in an actual project, and not only listed under skills. For Databricks we would look for PySpark and Delta Lake, and for Synapse, SQL pools and pipelines. Strong expertise in SQL Server / T-SQL and ELT-based data transformation and data engineering concepts Proven track record in enterprise data modelling, including Star Schema (strongly preferred) and Snowflake Schema designs Extensive experience developing Power BI reports, dashboards, DAX calculations, and tabular models/cubes for business-critical environments Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent field These Will Help You Stand Out Working knowledge of SSRS and Tableau for centralized and regulatory reporting Familiarity with CI/CD practices as applied to analytics and BI solution delivery pipelines Relevant professional certifications such as Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate Strong stakeholder collaboration skills with demonstrated experience working alongside Product Owners and Business Analysts What We Offer Competitive salary aligned with your experience and market benchmarks International, diverse & inclusive team culture Open team spirit in a technology-driven organisation that values collaboration and innovation Contact the Recruiter Megha Nagpal ✉️ [email protected] +31 6 2715 5643 Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Core Responsibilities

Design and maintain enterprise data models, Azure Synapse and ELT solutions, and Power BI reports, dashboards, DAX calculations, and tabular models for banking and regulatory decision-making. Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to turn reporting requirements into scalable data products, while supporting centralized SSRS and Tableau environments and maintaining data quality.

Requirements

Requires hands-on experience building data pipelines with Azure Data Factory, Synapse pipelines, or Databricks, along with strong SQL Server/T-SQL, ELT, and enterprise data modeling expertise. Extensive Power BI development experience and a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field are required; SSRS, Tableau, CI/CD, relevant certifications, and stakeholder collaboration experience are advantageous.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • International, Diverse, And Inclusive Team Culture
  • Collaborative And Innovative Work Environment

About Cognizant

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant

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