Gen AI Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on GenAI Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions in the Retail domain. This role is pivotal in shaping our AI strategy, building innovative offerings, and driving client success through impactful PoCs and solutions.

The architect will work closely with the CTO and the Retail strategy office to define the AI roadmap, lead a team of engineers and architects, and represent the company in client engagements and industry forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and Lead the development of GenAI and Agentic AI solutions tailored for retail use cases (e.g., personalized shopping, intelligent agents, supply chain optimization).
• Collaborate with the CTO to define AI strategy, solution blueprints, and innovation roadmaps.
• Design and Build scalable PoCs, MVPs, and production-grade solutions using state-of-the-art GenAI tools and frameworks.
• Lead and Mentor a team of engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous learning.
• Engage with Clients to present PoVs, conduct workshops, and articulate the value of GenAI solutions with compelling storytelling and technical depth.
• Ensure Engineering Excellence by applying best practices in TDD, BDD, DevSecOps, and microservices architecture.

Required Skills & Experience

• AI/ML & GenAI Expertise
• Proven hands-on experience with:
  1. LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Mistral, LLaMA, Gemini)
  2. GenAI frameworks: LangChain, LlamaIndex, Haystack, Semantic Kernel
  3. Agentic AI tools: Google Agentspace, ADK, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, MetaGPT, AutoGPT, OpenAgents
  4. Vector databases: Vertex AI, FAISS, Weaviate, Pinecone, Chroma
  5. Prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, fine-tuning, and orchestration
• Engineering & Architecture
• Strong background in:

1. 1. Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices
   2. Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
   3. CI/CD, DevSecOps, TDD/BDD
   4. Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Leadership & Communication
• Exceptional storytelling and articulation skills to convey complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in client-facing roles, including workshops, demos, and executive presentations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field
• Certifications in AI/ML and Cloud (GCP or Azure)
• Experience in the Retail domain or consumer-facing industries is a strong plus

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of AI innovation in Retail
• Work with a visionary leadership team
• Build solutions that impact Cognizant’s Retail clients
• Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture

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 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 is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

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