Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Validation Lead with 12+ years of expertise in Data Warehousing, Data Quality, and Data Engineering. The ideal candidate will have deep technical proficiency in SQL, Oracle, Big Query, and hands-on experience with Data Validation Tool. This role focuses on ensuring data integrity during system cutovers and migrations, troubleshooting discrepancies, and driving continuous improvement in data quality frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design and implement robust data validation processes and scripts for source-to-target comparison during system cutovers and separations.

· Write, optimize, and execute complex Oracle, SQL, and Big Query queries and stored procedures across heterogeneous database environments.

· Perform schema and count validation, including record counts, schema fidelity, data types, and key relationships post-migration.

· Develop validation checks to confirm business transformation logic and custom mappings are correctly applied.

· Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, performing root cause analysis (RCA) for mismatches between source and target systems.

· Collaborate with Data Engineering, Application Development, and Business teams to communicate and resolve data quality issues.

· Maintain detailed logs of identified data issues, including reproduction steps and resolution progress.

· Leverage Data Validation Tool (Ignition) for validation and reporting.

· Contribute to automation of data validation test cases and reporting metrics.

· Establish KPIs for measuring data quality and migration success.

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum of 12+ years of experience in Data Warehousing, Data Quality, or Data Engineering with emphasis on data validation.

· Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Oracle, and Big Query for data comparison and reconciliation.

· Deep knowledge of the full data migration lifecycle, including ETL/ELT processes.

· Proven ability to troubleshoot data quality issues and perform RCA in high-pressure environments.

Compensation:

- Annual salary range: $115,000 to $135,000 USD
- Bonus eligibility based on performance
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

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 300,000 associates around the world.
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• 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 is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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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.

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