AI & Data Engineer

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 seeking a motivated AI & Data Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of Data & AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for engineers with foundational experience in Data Engineering, AI/Generative AI, Cloud Technologies, and Software Development who are looking to grow their expertise in enterprise-scale Data & AI platforms.
The AI & Data Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders to build data pipelines, AI applications, and analytics solutions while gaining hands-on experience with modern Azure Data & AI services.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in building and maintaining Data & AI platforms, applications, and services.
Develop and support data ingestion pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and analytics workflows.
Implement AI and Generative AI solutions using Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, AgentBricks, and Genie Spaces.
Support the development of RAG-based applications, AI agents, and LLM-powered solutions.
Contribute to data lake, lakehouse, and data warehouse implementations.
Monitor data and AI workloads and assist in troubleshooting performance and operational issues.
Follow best practices for security, governance, compliance, and Responsible AI.
Participate in CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver technical solutions.
Continuously learn and adopt emerging Data & AI technologies and engineering practices.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of SQL.
Basic understanding of data engineering concepts and data processing pipelines.
Familiarity with PySpark or distributed data processing frameworks.
Experience developing REST APIs, scripts, or cloud-based applications.
Exposure to one or more of the following Azure technologies:
Azure Databricks
Azure Data Factory
Azure AI Foundry
Azure OpenAI
Azure Storage (ADLS/Blob)
Azure Functions
Azure DevOps
Familiarity with Git version control and software development best practices.
AI & Data:
Foundational knowledge of Machine Learning, AI, and Generative AI concepts.
Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), embeddings, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, or similar technologies.
Basic understanding of data modeling, analytics, and enterprise data platforms.
Awareness of MLOps, AI governance, and Responsible AI principles.
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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