Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Solution Architect

Job Description:

Location - Chennai/Bangalore/Hyderabad/Pune/Kolkata and NCR

Experience - 9 to 15 Years

• Previous experience in a Solution Design, or Architect Role with the ability to translate user requirements into detailed design documentation.
• Experience in the use of cloud technologies and in architecting solutions for the cloud, AWS and Microsoft Azure technology stack very desirable.
• Demonstrate knowledge of integration technologies and services with the ability to design and document integration architectures.
• Experience of working across domains such as Business, Data, Applications and Technology.
• Exposure to technologies such as big data, analytics, artificial intelligence, automation and Internet of Things - (desirable).
• Demonstrate clear technology thinking and a sound understanding of technology solution design principles.
• The Candidate should be able to provide technical direction, architect, and design solutions to meet functional and non-functional requirements within the Azure Cloud Environment
• Enforce adherence to architectural standards/principles, product-specific guidelines, usability design standards which applies to Networking, Security and Data flow modelling design.
• Proactively provide guidance on engineering methodologies, standards and best practices for all the designs produced.
• Provide insight and directional support to the Support Team staffs.
• Identify and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions throughout the application full life cycle.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyse and operate at various levels of abstraction
• Ability to balance what is strategically right with what is practically realistic
• Excellent technical skills, enabling the creation of future-proof and complex solutions
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills that are required to operate at a commanding position with the distributed workstreams that deliver quality services and solutions.
• Ability to rapidly gain knowledge of the organizational structure to facilitate work with groups outside of the immediate technical team.
• Familiar with solution implementation/management, service/operations management, etc.
• Maintains close awareness of new and emerging technologies and their potential application for service offerings and products.
• Create Design documents with reference and integration architecture models.
• Strong exposure on security best practices and apply the latest industry standards in the design.

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

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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.

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