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Solution Architect (ISG)

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Job Summary

This hybrid Solution Architect ISG role focuses on designing secure and scalable platforms using XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services for complex financial solutions. The role requires 12 to 16 years of experience and close collaboration with cross functional teams to deliver resilient systems for cards and payments supporting reliable digital transactions.


Responsibilities

  • Design scalable solution architectures that leverage XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services to deliver resilient and maintainable enterprise applications for financial services clients
  • Translate complex business requirements into well structured technical designs that align with organizational standards and industry best practices for reliability and performance
  • Define micro services boundaries integration patterns and data flows that optimize modularity reuse and operational efficiency in large scale distributed systems
  • Collaborate with developers testers and infrastructure teams to ensure architectures are implemented accurately and remain aligned with non functional requirements such as security and scalability
  • Create detailed solution design documents covering component interactions deployment topologies and integration touchpoints to provide clear guidance for implementation teams
  • Review existing application landscapes built with FIS OPF Java and associated frameworks to identify modernization opportunities using micro services and automated testing practices
  • Establish coding testing and integration standards that promote consistent quality including structured use of XCTest for automated test coverage across critical services
  • Guide performance tuning and optimization of micro services based architectures by analyzing logs metrics and tracing data to proactively address bottlenecks and failure points
  • Coordinate with security and compliance stakeholders to embed secure design principles data protection measures and regulatory requirements into all solution architectures
  • Engage with product owners and business analysts to validate that proposed solutions address user needs while remaining feasible within technical and budgetary constraints
  • Provide technical oversight during key project milestones ensuring that critical design decisions technology choices and integration approaches remain aligned with target architecture
  • Develop reference implementations and proof of concept solutions that demonstrate the effective use of XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services for complex transaction processing scenarios
  • Document architectural decisions rationale and tradeoffs in a clear and accessible manner enabling long term maintainability and knowledge sharing across teams


Qualifications

  • Possess 12 to 16 years of progressive experience in solution design and development with a strong track record of delivering enterprise grade applications in complex environments
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in FIS OPF Java based platforms including configuration customization and integration for large financial or transactional systems
  • Exhibit hands on experience with micro services design patterns containerization concepts and distributed system design focused on scalability fault tolerance and observability
  • Show strong capability using XCTest or similar frameworks to design automated unit and integration tests that support continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
  • Bring practical understanding of cards and payments domain concepts such as authorization clearing settlement and fraud controls to design solutions that meet industry needs
  • Display solid analytical and problem solving skills with the capacity to diagnose complex issues across multiple layers including application integration and infrastructure
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders through clear written documentation structured presentations and collaborative working sessions
  • Maintain familiarity with hybrid working models demonstrating discipline in remote collaboration tools documentation practices and coordination across geographically dispersed teams

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.

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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.

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