Big Data System Engineer (Platform Engineer)

Cognizant
Full-time Zurich, Switzerland other-general
Posted:
February 24, 2026
Location:
Zurich, Switzerland, Switzerland

Job Description

**Big Data System Engineer (Platform Engineer)**



**1 year fixed term contract with extension**



**About the role**

As 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 will:**



+ Design 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 model**

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to ...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Posted: February 24, 2026
Deadline: March 29, 2026