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Technical Architect

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Technical Architect

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 350,000 employees globally. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500, and is recognized among the fastest growing companies worldwide.

Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting helps clients to reimagine, redefine, and transform their businesses through technology. We bring unparalleled levels of insight, innovation and delivery velocity to help our clients become digital leaders and enable them to create disruption within their industry. We do this by employing the best people in the industry working with a single-minded focus and a pragmatic, hands-on approach to delivering technology strategy and solutions.

About the Role

We are currently seeking Technical Architects at Senior Manager level to join our team. The candidates will have at least 5+ years’ experience leading architecture engagements and 3+ years’ experience as a Technical Design Authority. This role requires a high level of stakeholder management, the ability to quality assure architecture designs, and coordinate multiple development teams in a complex environment. The candidate will have IT consulting experience or have worked for a system integrator in the public sector.

Responsibilities

Providing technology leadership, delivering high quality, creative and insightful technology advice; you will ensure project success through timely and accurate production of agreed deliverables:

  • Shaping, leading and delivering value through technology advisory consultancy and through guiding transformational delivery engagements
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills at senior levels that will enable consensus building and shaping technology direction
  • Leading in the development and presentation of client proposals collaborating with teams across our business
  • Leading in the development of collateral to support Technology Consulting ‘go to market’ propositions and service offerings
  • Farming of accounts - working with account teams to support opportunity identification, qualification and sales
  • Contribute to the development of practice members’ skills to ensure a consistency of service delivery and expertise. Active coaching and mentoring of junior members of the team
  • Develop, implement, and continually refine a coherent approach and appropriate frameworks to support business transformation proposals, that includes presentations, specimen RFI/RFP content, methodologies, toolkits and deliverables

What we can offer

  • A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide
  • Opportunity to work for the large multinationals and other leading companies
  • A highly competitive benefits and salary package
  • Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
  • Trust and responsibility to manage and grow your career
  • Exposure into international markets and environments

What you’ll bring

The Technical Architect will have set-up and operated a Technical Design Authority (TDA) function. They will be responsible for continuous improvement of the formal governance process and provide technical advice at informal Development Working Group (DWG) sessions. This includes assurance and compliance of high-level and low-level designs (HLDs/LLDs) against agreed architecture principles, standards, and quality guidelines. They will have strong communication skills, gravitas, and be able to exert influence in a complex stakeholder, multi-supplier, heterogenous IT environment.

Core skills and experience:

  • Organize and run CTO Office TDA function (i.e., TDA charter, operating model)
  • Broad knowledge of technical architectures (e.g., cloud, distributed, monolithic)
  • Good coverage of application, data, integration, infrastructure, security domains
  • Demonstratable understanding of architecture governance (incl., wavers/deviations)
  • Strong understanding of architecture design patterns (incl., integration anti-patterns)
  • Strong understanding of modeling notation (e.g., ArchiMate, UML, BPMN)
  • Management and recording of key design decisions (i.e., architecture repository)

Desirable skills and experience:

  • Familiarity with TOGAF (incl., ADM)
  • Familiarity with Sparx EA
  • Familiarity with Agile methods (e.g., SCRUM, SAFe)
  • Knowledge of analysis and design methods (e.g., Structured, OOAD)

Location

London, United Kingdom (Hybrid – London / Remote)

Security Clearance: SC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain clearance.

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.

02.2026 Superlearner Debashish
"Cognizant has one of the best learning ecosystems you can ask for. From sponsored certifications to training platforms to mentorship, we have all that we need to grow.”
Debashish Mishra SAP MM Developer
Laura Reynaud
"Cognizant offers me more than a job; it offers a community. We support each other, collaborate across borders and celebrate wins together. If you’re looking for a culture that values flexibility, diversity and growth, this is the place to be."
Laura Reynaud Lead Counsel
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!”
Lucas Hoffman Consultant
Sujatha’S Journey Main
“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.”
Sujatha Gopalakrishnan Portfolio Delivery Lead
Paulo Miguel Epili Main
"Nobody here says ‘that’s not my job.’ People just help. That’s the entrepreneurial culture that makes me stay at Cognizant.”
Paulo Miguel Epili Sr. Process Executive

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