About the role
As a Drupal Technical lead Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage technical requirements, and drive DevOps practices using tools like Azure DevOps, AWS, and Docker. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone passionate about CMS architecture, performance optimization, and delivering enterprise-grade digital experiences.
In this role, you will:
· Have a minimum of 5+ years of core hands-on experience in Drupal CMS (preferable Drupal 9/10.x hands-on experience). Overall experience 9 -15 years.
· Have excellent team management skills to interface with multiple teams and stakeholders.
· Handle performance optimizations for desktop and mobile using tools like lighthouse
Work model: Hybrid
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 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Plano, 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. 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
• Experience in headless implementations using Drupal and any front-end framework (React knowledge is preferred)
• Hands on experience in custom module development, Rest API for 3rd party integrations
• Knowledge in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in handling application security, best practices and standards
• Experience in managing SSO using Okta or any IAM tools
• Hands on experience creating themes using Bootstrap framework
• Development experience using Twig templates
• Knowledge using Single Directory Component (SDC)
These will help you stand out
• Experience in technical requirement gathering, estimations, handling proposals, creating HLD, preparing solution architectures
• Knowledge in AWS and Docker containers
• Experience in handling multi-site
• Excelling written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge/Familiarity using Gen AI
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.
Applications will be accepted until August 3rd, 2025.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $120.500 - $141.500 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
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.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high-caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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 apply, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.