Job Description
<strong>About Us:</strong> Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) 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. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences, so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. <strong>The Role:</strong> Cognizant is looking for an expert and innovative <strong>VB.Net and SQL Server Specialist </strong>to serve our diverse base of global clients. The role is encouraged to drive technology discussions and analyze the current landscape for gaps in addressing business needs. Cognizant needs a motivated individual to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership/standard methodologies to improve our services and technologies. <strong>Location: </strong>Morris Plains, NJ | Hybrid <strong>Experience:</strong> 6+ years <strong>Responsibilities:</strong> <ul> <li>Complete Complex SQL operations (Joins, data aggregation and grouping, data transformation).</li> <li>Strong Transaction, temp table utilization and T-SQL knowledge.</li> <li>Work with MS SQL Server Database optimization, query and database job optimization</li> <li>Experience with data transfer from SQL Server to other Database platforms (DB2 desirable).</li> </ul> <strong>Qualifications:</strong> <ul> <li>6+ years of experience.</li> <li>VB.Net development experience required (Windows Form/EXE development, WCF Service).</li> <li>Solid experience related to writing stored procedures using MS T-SQL and relational database structure</li> <li>Data modeling/normalization/denormalization experience desired.</li> <li>Experience with Power Shell Scripts is a plus.</li> <li>Database migration (SQL Server upgrade/migration) experience a plus.</li> <li>Data transfer and ETL (SSIS, DTS, Replication Services, QLIK) is a big plus</li> </ul> <strong>Salary and Other Compensation:</strong> The annual salary depends on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. <strong>Benefits</strong>: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: <ul> <li>Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance</li> <li>Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off</li> <li>401(k) plan and contributions</li> <li>Long-term/Short-term Disability</li> <li>Paid Parental Leave</li> <li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan</li> </ul> <strong>Disclaimer: </strong>The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.