Solution Architect (ISG)

Job Summary

This hybrid Solution Architect ISG role focuses on designing secure and scalable platforms using XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services for complex financial solutions. The role requires 12 to 16 years of experience and close collaboration with cross functional teams to deliver resilient systems for cards and payments supporting reliable digital transactions.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solution architectures that leverage XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services to deliver resilient and maintainable enterprise applications for financial services clients
• Translate complex business requirements into well structured technical designs that align with organizational standards and industry best practices for reliability and performance
• Define micro services boundaries integration patterns and data flows that optimize modularity reuse and operational efficiency in large scale distributed systems
• Collaborate with developers testers and infrastructure teams to ensure architectures are implemented accurately and remain aligned with non functional requirements such as security and scalability
• Create detailed solution design documents covering component interactions deployment topologies and integration touchpoints to provide clear guidance for implementation teams
• Review existing application landscapes built with FIS OPF Java and associated frameworks to identify modernization opportunities using micro services and automated testing practices
• Establish coding testing and integration standards that promote consistent quality including structured use of XCTest for automated test coverage across critical services
• Guide performance tuning and optimization of micro services based architectures by analyzing logs metrics and tracing data to proactively address bottlenecks and failure points
• Coordinate with security and compliance stakeholders to embed secure design principles data protection measures and regulatory requirements into all solution architectures
• Engage with product owners and business analysts to validate that proposed solutions address user needs while remaining feasible within technical and budgetary constraints
• Provide technical oversight during key project milestones ensuring that critical design decisions technology choices and integration approaches remain aligned with target architecture
• Develop reference implementations and proof of concept solutions that demonstrate the effective use of XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services for complex transaction processing scenarios
• Document architectural decisions rationale and tradeoffs in a clear and accessible manner enabling long term maintainability and knowledge sharing across teams

Qualifications

• Possess 12 to 16 years of progressive experience in solution design and development with a strong track record of delivering enterprise grade applications in complex environments
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in FIS OPF Java based platforms including configuration customization and integration for large financial or transactional systems
• Exhibit hands on experience with micro services design patterns containerization concepts and distributed system design focused on scalability fault tolerance and observability
• Show strong capability using XCTest or similar frameworks to design automated unit and integration tests that support continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
• Bring practical understanding of cards and payments domain concepts such as authorization clearing settlement and fraud controls to design solutions that meet industry needs
• Display solid analytical and problem solving skills with the capacity to diagnose complex issues across multiple layers including application integration and infrastructure
• Communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders through clear written documentation structured presentations and collaborative working sessions
• Maintain familiarity with hybrid working models demonstrating discipline in remote collaboration tools documentation practices and coordination across geographically dispersed teams

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.