Sr. Generative AI Consultant – SAS to PySpark Modernization

About the role

As a Sr. Generative AI Consultant – SAS to PySpark Modernization , you will make an impact by designing and building intelligent, AI-driven solutions that automate legacy code transformation and validation at scale. You will be a valued member of a strategic data modernization initiative, working closely with data engineers, AI specialists, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-accuracy solutions in actuarial and data domains.

In this role, you will:
Design and develop agentic AI systems for automated SAS to PySpark code conversion and validation

Build and orchestrate multi-agent workflows leveraging large language models (LLMs) for code parsing, transformation, optimization, and testing

Develop RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines to retrieve legacy logic, reusable patterns, and business rules

Create and execute automated testing frameworks to validate and reconcile SAS vs. PySpark outputs

Integrate AI-driven solutions with AWS services such as Bedrock, S3, Glue, Lambda, and API Gateway

Work model:
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence in Toronto, Canada . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business and client requirements.

What you need to have to be considered

8–12+ years of experience in data engineering, AI solutions, or large-scale data modernization

Strong expertise in Python and PySpark development

Hands-on experience with AWS ecosystem (Glue, S3, Lambda, Bedrock, CloudWatch)

Proven experience working with LLMs (Claude, OpenAI, or similar) and prompt engineering

Deep understanding of RAG architectures and vector-based retrieval systems

Strong proficiency in SAS programming and data pipelines (essential for transformation logic)

Experience in ETL development and large-scale data migration

Strong experience in data validation, reconciliation, and automated testing frameworks

These will help you stand out

Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks and multi-agent orchestration (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph)

Experience in actuarial or insurance domains (pricing, risk modeling, regulatory reporting)

Exposure to MLOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for AI solutions

Experience building reusable accelerators for modernization programs

Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams

We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for innovation and transformation. Don’t hesitate to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. Your experience, curiosity, and ability to solve complex problems could make you a great fit for this role.

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $90,000 - $107,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.