Principal Integration Architect - 68724781

About the role
As a Principal Integration Architect, you will make an impact by driving integration architecture, solution design, and delivery of large-scale managed file transfer (MFT) and EDI transformation programs across complex enterprise landscapes. You will be a valued member of the Integration & Digital Engineering team and work collaboratively with program stakeholders, client leadership, delivery teams, and cross-functional architects.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end integration architecture and solution design for large-scale MFT and EDI implementations

• Drive program execution including planning, delivery governance, and stakeholder management across multi-platform environments

• Design and develop transformation solutions using IBM ITX/WTX for complex integration scenarios

• Oversee API development and testing using REST services and tools such as Postman

• Ensure high-performance, reliable integrations across Unix/Linux environments using structured data formats (JSON, XML, IDOC)

• What you need to have to be considered

• 15+ years of experience in MFT integration across multi-platform enterprise environments

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with IBM ITX/WTX

• 10+ years of experience in integration architecture and solutioning

• 10+ years of project/program management experience

• Strong expertise in REST APIs and testing tools such as Postman (6+ years)

• Deep knowledge of ANSI X12 EDI standards (8+ years)

• Experience working with JSON, XML, and IDOC data formats (10+ years)

• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments

These will help you stand out

• Domain expertise in Logistics and Supply Chain ecosystems

• Experience with Order Management and Warehouse Management systems

• Understanding of invoicing and financial transaction workflows

• Exposure to enterprise modernization or migration programs

• Strong stakeholder communication and client engagement skills

Work model: On site in Alpharetta, GA

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we support a healthy work-life balance through wellbeing programs. This role requires 5 days a week onsite at a client office in Alpharetta, GA.

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.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Salary and Other Compensation:

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.