Senior Consultant – AI Architect, Tamarac, Florida, United States

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Senior Consultant – AI Architect, you will make an impact by designing and implementing scalable, high-performance AI solutions that drive business value. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to architect, deploy, and optimize AI models and platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology best practices.

In this role, you will:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance AI architectures for enterprise applications.
Apply deep knowledge of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization techniques.
Develop and deploy AI solutions using programming languages such as Python, Java, or R, and leverage leading AI platforms and libraries.
Architect and manage cloud-based AI infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) to support model deployment and scalability.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams on AI best practices, integration, and adoption.
Align AI initiatives with business strategy through strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Communicate complex AI concepts clearly to business and technical stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams in AI adoption.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in office at one of the following locations: Bedminster/Middletown, NJ; Dallas metroplex; Atlanta; Bothell, WA. The remaining days may be remote, subject to project needs and stakeholder engagement. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What you must have to be considered

3 to 7 years of hands on experience as an AI Architect
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization.
Proficiency in AI programming languages (Python, Java, or R) and experience with AI platforms/libraries.
Experience designing and deploying cloud-based AI solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
Excellent communication and leadership skills for managing cross-functional teams and guiding AI adoption.

These will help you succeed

Experience with AI infrastructure design and MLOps practices.
Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance in AI deployments.
Consulting or client-facing experience in architecting AI solutions.
Ability to translate business needs into scalable AI architectures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan and contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
15 Paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development certifications and programs

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.