About Us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for “Solution Architect” to join the team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!
Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Education Details: BS or Equivalent
Job Location: Los Angeles (Remote)
Roles & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a dedicated Solution Architect - .Net This role involves developing testing and maintaining software applications that align with our company’s goals and contribute to societal advancements.
Responsibilities
Lead the integration of large-scale SaaS systems (e.g., CRM, core banking, or payment platforms) with existing banking infrastructure, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, aligning banking business goals with architectural best practices.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding development teams on .Net and Azure architecture patterns (e.g., event-driven, serverless) and SaaS integration challenges.
Hands on knowledge or architecture standards and modeling languages/tools (Archimate, BizzDesign, C4, UML, etc…)
Practitioner level knowledge of TOGAF, SAFe and Agile Delivery Methodologies
Ensure compliance with banking regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR) by implementing robust security measures, including Azure Key Vault, identity management, and encryption.
Architect end-to-end .NET-based applications, integrating microservices and APIs to support complex banking workflows and SaaS platforms.
Integrate third-party lending SaaS tools (e.g., credit scoring, underwriting) with internal .NET systems, streamlining the loan lifecycle from application to closure.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance banking solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services, leveraging PaaS and IaaS offerings.
Leverage Apigee to manage, secure, and monitor RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless connectivity between banking systems, SaaS platforms, and lending services.
Design and deploy secure RESTful APIs using .NET Core, hardened with Apigee policies to protect sensitive banking and lending data.
Ensure end-to-end API governance and compliance for banking solutions, combining Apigee’s API lifecycle management with Azure’s security and monitoring tools.
Implement API security best practices for RESTful services, including OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication, and rate limiting, integrated with Apigee and Azure API Management.
Key Platforms / Technologies : LOS: [e.g., Black Knight Empower, Encompass]
o Cloud: [e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP - specify key services if known]
o Databases: [e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake]
o Integration: [e.g., MuleSoft, Kafka, REST APIs]
o Other: [e.g., Salesforce, .NET, Java]
1. QRM
2. Polypath
Architectural Experience : Solution Architecture
Domain Expertise : Critical sub-domains within Residential Lending
o [ ] Mortgage Origination
o [ ] Underwriting
o [ ] Loan Servicing
o [ ] Regulatory Compliance
o [] Mortgage Secondary Market
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $100,470K - $181,000K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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
- Salary and Other Compensation:
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.