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The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

About Cognizant Consulting

To be digital, companies today must have organizational velocity approaching speed of light while providing individualized offerings that result in fanatical levels of customer satisfaction—all with laser-focused cost control. And from applications to infrastructure, processes to operational models and interfaces to experiences—there are digital forces driving change in every part of our clients’ organization. At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game—across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our approach is built around elevating business understanding of the aspirations and unique abilities of customers and employees and by building these relationships based on trust and value.

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About the role

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and integration of data across our Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem. In this role, you will define the data architecture that connects customer data, marketing platforms, and analytics into a unified, scalable foundation. You will partner closely with marketing, engineering, and analytics teams to ensure data flows cleanly and reliably across systems, enabling personalized customer experiences and data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain the data architecture supporting Adobe Experience Cloud integrations (e.g., Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Real-Time CDP,

  • Adobe Target, Adobe Campaign, and Adobe Journey Optimizer).

  • Define data models, schemas, and identity frameworks (including XDM schemas) to support a unified customer profile.

  • Architect data ingestion, transformation, and activation pipelines connecting source systems to Adobe Experience Cloud and downstream platforms.

  • Establish data governance, quality, lineage, and privacy standards across integrated systems.

  • Collaborate with marketing, analytics, and engineering stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

  • Oversee API-based and event-driven integrations between Adobe products and enterprise systems (CRM, data warehouses, cloud platforms).

  • Optimize data architecture for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship on data integration best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a

    related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a closely related discipline.

  • Strong experience designing and implementing data integrations across enterprise marketing, analytics, or customer data platforms.

  • Proficiency with data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, and event-driven architectures.

  • Solid understanding of data governance, identity resolution, and data privacy regulations

  • (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

  • Strong SQL skills and experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Cloud is strongly preferred.

  • Adobe certifications (e.g., Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Analytics) are a plus.

  • Experience with Adobe Experience Data Model (XDM) and Real-Time CDP.

  • Familiarity with tag management, customer journey orchestration, and personalization

    tools.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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