About the role
As a Senior Principal Enterprise Architect, you will make an impact by defining and delivering enterprise-scale architecture solutions that accelerate digital transformation, modernize technology landscapes, and drive measurable business outcomes. You will be a valued member of the Technology & Engineering team and work collaboratively with client executives, business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and delivery leaders to shape technology strategy and ensure successful execution.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale applications and platforms across multiple portfolios and engineering teams.
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps, transformation strategies, and technology modernization initiatives.
- Design and deliver cloud-native, microservices-based, API-led, event-driven, and distributed solutions that meet performance, scalability, and resiliency requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects, technical leads, and engineering teams across large-scale engagements.
- Establish architecture governance, promote engineering best practices, and drive quality, security, and operational excellence throughout the software development lifecycle.
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 3 days per week in a client office in Hartford, Connecticut, and 2 days per week remote. 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. 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.
What you need to have to be considered
- 18+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years in architecture leadership roles and direct engagement with senior client stakeholders.
- Strong hands-on expertise in at least two of the following technology stacks:.NET (C#, ASP.NET Core), Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), and Node.js (Express/NestJS), with working knowledge of the third.
- Proven success designing and delivering microservices, cloud-native, API-led, event-driven, and distributed architectures within large enterprise environments.
- Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, including Kubernetes, containers, serverless technologies, and cloud-native services.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale engineering organizations, influence executive stakeholders, and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and business audiences.
These will help you stand out
- Experience with Angular and React.
- Strong knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, Saga Pattern, and 12-Factor Application principles.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, and Infrastructure as Code practices.
- Expertise with Datadog, ELK, Prometheus/Grafana, and Azure Application Insights.
- Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apigee, Azure APIM, Kong, SQL and NoSQL database technologies, and secure software development practices.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Compensation Transparency
The annual salary for this position is $116,000 - $178,500, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by applicable law.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on individual performance and company results.
Benefits
Applicants for employment in the United States may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan with company match/contributions, where applicable
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Flexible spending and health savings account options, where applicable
- Professional development and learning opportunities
Benefit eligibility and coverage may vary based on employment status, work location, and applicable plan terms.
Disclaimer: Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.
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