COGNIZANT
Job ID · 20451

Kafka + Java + Data Engineer · Bengaluru

COGNIZANT · COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INDIAPRIVATE LIMITED

Explore more opportunities at COGNIZANT.

See open roles

Job highlights

Designation Offered

Kafka + Java + Data Engineer

Job Role

Data Engineer

Department

Software & Technology

Job Type

Fulltime

Salary

1

Experience

Fresher

Job Location

Bengaluru

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Posted by

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INDIAPRIVATE LIMITED

Posted On

19 Jul 2026

Valid until

17 Sept 2026

Skillset required

JavaKafka

Job Description for Kafka + Java + Data Engineer

A role-focused description with responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications for this opening.

Software & Technology

Kafka + Java + Data Engineer is a delivery-focused opportunity based in Bengaluru, India.

In this role, you will build robust data processing pipelines and real-time streaming solutions using Java and Apache Kafka, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive modern data platform initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will build robust data processing pipelines and real-time streaming solutions using Java and Apache Kafka, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive modern data platform initiatives
  • Design, build, and improve software systems that support the goals of the Kafka + Java + Data Engineer function.
  • Translate product or business requirements into clean, maintainable technical solutions.
  • Write high-quality code with appropriate testing, code review, and documentation discipline.
  • Collaborate with product, design, QA, and peer engineers to deliver reliable releases.
  • Investigate bugs, performance issues, and production risks with a strong root-cause mindset.
  • Improve system reliability, observability, and maintainability through thoughtful engineering decisions.
  • Contribute to architecture and implementation discussions with pragmatic technical trade-offs.
  • Break down complex work into clear milestones and communicate status transparently.
  • Refactor and simplify existing code where it improves long-term velocity and quality.
  • Support release readiness by validating edge cases, dependencies, and rollback considerations.
  • Share knowledge through pairing, mentoring, documentation, and constructive code reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong coding fundamentals with attention to reliability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Experience working with code reviews, testing practices, and collaborative delivery workflows.
  • Ability to break down ambiguous problems into clear technical solutions.
  • Comfort partnering with cross-functional teams in iterative product or platform environments.
  • Strong debugging, communication, and ownership skills across the software lifecycle.

Applications should be submitted through the listed apply link.

About this opening

COGNIZANT is hiring a Data Engineer in the Software & Technology team based in Bengaluru.

This role is fulltime, flexible, Fresher experience, up to ₹1 per year—matched against UnoJobs' verified employer data.

Skills evaluated for this opening include Java, Kafka. Apply directly through UnoJobs to keep your application visible to COGNIZANT without bouncing across multiple sites.

Role
Data Engineer
Department
Software & Technology
Location
Bengaluru
Work mode
Flexible
Experience
Fresher
Compensation
up to ₹1 per year

Explore similar searches

Use these category pages to compare nearby roles, cities, and salary benchmarks before you apply.

More at COGNIZANT

Every opening, one place. No noise—just what's hiring now.

All COGNIZANT careers