Principal Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure
About the role
As a Principal Solution Architect, you will make an impact by shaping enterprise-scale modernization strategies and translating complex business priorities into secure, scalable, and integrated Microsoft Azure solutions.
You will be a valued member of our Solution Architecture team and work collaboratively with clients, executive stakeholders, delivery leaders, and technical teams across Application Innovation, Cloud Platform, and Data & AI. You will provide strategic architectural leadership throughout the solution lifecycle, from early-stage pursuits and roadmap development through delivery and transformation.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies and modernization roadmaps across complex Microsoft Azure transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Provide architectural leadership across Application Innovation, Cloud Platform, and Data & AI, integrating applications, infrastructure, and data into cohesive enterprise-scale solutions.
- Guide senior architects and multidisciplinary delivery teams by establishing governance frameworks, reusable patterns, and architecture best practices that strengthen delivery quality.
- Partner with executive and technical stakeholders to shape solution strategies, architecture roadmaps, investment priorities, and proposals for strategic client engagements.
- Advance organizational capabilities through the development of reusable assets, modernization frameworks, and intellectual property that drive scalability, innovation, and delivery excellence.
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 regular attendance at a Cognizant office in London, United Kingdom, in addition to client-site collaboration as required. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- Proven experience leading solution architecture and delivery for enterprise-scale modernization or digital transformation programs on Microsoft Azure.
- Demonstrated ability to define and execute architecture strategies spanning applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, data, and AI.
- Strong expertise in one or more of the following domains: Application Innovation, Cloud Platform, or Data & AI.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional teams and establishing architecture governance, standards, and reusable delivery frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to articulate business value, modernization strategies, and technical outcomes.
These will help you stand out
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) and other relevant Microsoft certifications.
- Experience modernizing enterprise applications using .NET, Java, Node.js, or Python.
- Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, DevOps, CI/CD, microservices, and API-first architectures.
- Experience designing enterprise Azure platforms, landing zones, governance frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Knowledge of Azure Data & AI services including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, machine learning, and applied AI solutions.
- Experience delivering hybrid and multi-cloud architectures in large enterprise environments.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
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.
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