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Architect

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Job Summary

Designs scalable cloud-native architecture solutions that align with client needs industry standards and enterprise development goals

Develops and maintains documentation for architecture designs integration patterns and platform standards to facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization

Establishes architectural guardrails for both pro-code development platforms.


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate: Performs advanced-level research and analysis in modern software engineering practices architectural processes with limited supervision and work with the corporate application team as needed

Complex Problem Solving-Proposes robust technical solutions to moderately complex problems in cloud optimization application modernization and AI enablement

Negotiation & Alignment- Seeks common ground and negotiates architectural design issues with internal and/or external clients to recommend for higher-level approval.

Mentorship- Provides knowledge-based guidance coaching and training to engineering teams as needed

Practical Application- Requires practical application of professional knowledge at a broad-based level to complete difficult technical requirements

Communication- Provide clear and concise communication to all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Solution Design and Validation- Collaborate with the development team to design solutions that meet business requirements. Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to ensure alignment with corporate application standards

Additional Responsibilities

Provide recommendations aligned with industrys best practices

Perform other duties assigned by the IFC Project Manager as needed


Certifications Required

Preferred certifications include Azure Solutions Architect Expert AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and DevOps focused credentials from reputable providers.


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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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