Demo

Data Quality Engineer

Cognizant
Dulles, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026 CLOSED ON 2/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Quality Engineer position at Cognizant?

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

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Data Quality Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Data Quality Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$92,929 - $122,443
Income Estimation: 
$122,257 - $154,284
Income Estimation: 
$96,211 - $107,713
Income Estimation: 
$115,275 - $131,105
Income Estimation: 
$56,898 - $76,005
Income Estimation: 
$96,211 - $107,713
Income Estimation: 
$115,275 - $131,105
Income Estimation: 
$135,136 - $164,847
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Cognizant

  • Cognizant Wilmington, DE
  • This role focuses on designing and governing enterprise scale solutions using Adobe Experience Manager and AEM Forms for global clients in the high tech do... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Cognizant Washington, DC
  • Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* About Us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professiona... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Cognizant Washington, DC
  • "Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration spons... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Cognizant Portland, OR
  • Cognizant is looking for a Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist (SLS) to join its Cybersecurity Service Line and drive revenue growth across leading c... more
  • 16 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Data Quality Engineer jobs in the Dulles, VA area that may be a better fit.

  • Amazon Data Services, Inc. Herndon, VA
  • AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Data Intelligence LLC. Mc Lean, VA
  • We are hiring a Test Engineer to ensure product quality by developing, executing, and automating test plans for software, analyzing test results, and troub... more
  • 17 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!