We are seeking a highly skilled Technology Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native enterprise solutions within the banking and financial services domain. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to drive solution architecture, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver innovative digital platforms that support strategic business objectives.
In this role, you will:
· Design and architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance enterprise applications using Java and modern microservices architecture.
· Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
· Lead solution design, requirement lifecycle management, and technology roadmaps aligned with banking product initiatives.
· Define and implement API-first architectures, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing system integrations.
· Architect event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time data processing and asynchronous communication.
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Frisco, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
· 15+ years of software development experience, including significant experience in solution or technology architecture roles.
· Strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot for enterprise application development.
· Extensive experience designing microservices-based architectures and distributed systems.
· Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIs with a focus on security, scalability, and performance.
· Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture patterns.
· Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native application deployment.
· Deep knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases including MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $ 102600 to $ 162500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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
Paid Parental Leave
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.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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, state or local laws.
