Cognizant is seeking an experienced Sr. Data Architect , specializing in analytics and data solutions. This role requires a technical expert turned solution expert, responsible for overseeing technical aspect of solution architecture, and proposal development.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in technical solutioning, architecture, and analytics implementations and will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in solution design. Knowledge and experience in public sector is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design & Technical Expertise
- Act as a SME in analytics, AI, and data solutions.
- Define end-to-end solution architectures, covering cloud, AI-driven solutions, data mining, and business intelligence.
- Collaborate with delivery teams to shape solutions that are scalable, secure, and compliant with government frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, Digital Marketplace, ITIL, TOGAF).
Capability Support
- Create compelling point of views, capability decks, and thought leadership materials.
- Participating in discovery workshops and solution presentations.
Stakeholder & Partnership Management
- Collaborate with internal teams (delivery, legal, finance, bid management) to ensure seamless proposal execution.
- Work with Cognizant’s strategic partners (AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Celonis, etc.) to enhance solution offerings.
Required Experience & Skills
Technical & Solutioning Experience
- Good hands-on experience in technical development, architecture, and solution design in public sector projects.
- Expertise in analytics (BI, data engineering, predictive modelling).
- Experience with security, compliance, and data governance standards
- Ability to create compelling value propositions, executive summaries, and pricing models.
Soft Skills & Leadership
- Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
- Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with an innovation-driven mindset.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
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
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
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.
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