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Enterprise Architect – Core Banking

About the role

As an Enterprise Architect – Core Banking, you will make an impact by driving core banking transformation programs, architecture strategy, and execution across large-scale engagements. You will be a valued member of the ISG team and work collaboratively with stakeholders across architecture, delivery, product, engineering, and client leadership teams.

In this role, you will:

Core Banking Strategy & Delivery Leadership

  • Own and drive enterprise core banking delivery across the project span. Define target-state core banking operating models, balancing agility, resilience, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and scalability of the delivery team. Lead delivery across retail, SMB, commercial, and wholesale banking in a federated or multi-entity banking environment from Architecture perspective

Technology & Platform Modernization

  • Drive product upgrade programs, migration from legacy core banking systems to modern, API-driven, cloud-native platforms supporting real-time processing and open banking standards. Oversee implementation or modernization of core banking engines, product processors, middleware integration layers, and data platforms. Champion automation, data-driven insights, and platform reusability across core banking domains including accounts, loans, payments integration, and customer data

ISG Capability building and Proposal Support

  • Lead the development and scaling of product architect expertise across core banking platforms including Temenos Transact (T24), Oracle FLEXCUBE, Infosys Finacle, Thought Machine Vault, Ohpen, and Mambu within the ISG delivery organization. Drive a structured capability-building agenda covering AI initiatives, product certification, hands-on lab environments, solution accelerators, and reusable asset development to build platform-skilled talent across onshore and offshore teams. Partner with vendors and alliance teams to translate evolving product roadmaps and best practices into delivery-ready competencies, while establishing communities of practice to foster crossplatform learning and reduce delivery risk

Program & Execution Ownership for Banking Architecture

  • Run complex, multi-stream core banking programs spanning technology, operations, risk, and change management. Coordinate delivery across product, engineering, operations, and external partners (including core banking vendors like Temenos, Finacle, FIS, Thought Machine, or Mambu), ensuring execution velocity and outcome ownership. Establish measurable outcomes tied to risk reduction, operational efficiency, straight-through processing (STP), and customer experience improvements

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring presence in a client or Cognizant office.

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

What you need to have to be considered:

  • 20+ years in IT Industry with strong capability in Technical / Transformation of large core banking transformation deals
  • Proven track record in managing global delivery programs, multi-country transitions architecture needs
  • Experience of managing regional delivery and tier 1 clients involving multi-phase, global transformation initiatives to modernize technology, architecture
  • Extensive experience designing and governing enterprise and solution architectures for Tier-1 banks across APAC, Europe, and North America
  • Trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and Architecture Review Boards, with deep expertise in Temenos platforms, hybrid cloud architectures, API-led integration, DevSecOps enablement, and regulatory-compliant banking solutions
  • Deep experience across core banking technical landscape
  • Experience modernizing core banking platforms – Hands-on exposure to delivering from legacy monolithic core systems to modern, cloud-native, product upgrades, API-first core banking platforms, including open banking integration and digital channel enablement
  • Exposure to one or more core banking products such as Temenos Transact (T24), TAP, and other banking product suite

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.

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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

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.

Your path to Cognizant

Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

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Step 1: Application

Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

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Step 2: Recruiter call

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

Step 3: Interview(s)

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

Step 4: Final decision

Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our teams achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That’s why our benefits program is built around the diverse needs of our people—so they can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

Financial wellbeing

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

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Physical and mental wellbeing

Physical and mental wellbeing

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. 

Your Career, Your Way
Your career, your way

Your career, your way

With 90% of our associates building skills through GenAI training, job shadowing, industry certifications and more, you have everything you need to build a full career.

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Real-world impact

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.

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Lucas Hoffman
“I’ve had the chance to work on impactful projects and shadow colleagues, all while getting involved in internal initiatives. The world is your oyster at Cognizant—you just need to take advantage of it!”
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“When I first joined, I was quiet and hesitant to share my thoughts. The leadership programs and the mentoring I’ve received have helped me find my voice and grow as a leader.”
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"Nobody here says ‘that’s not my job.’ People just help. That’s the entrepreneurial culture that makes me stay at Cognizant.”
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