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Enterprise Solution Architect (ESA):

We are seeking a talented Solution Architect to join our growing Global Large Deals Architecture organization. In this role, you will be an integral part of the client service team, solutioning mid-size to large, multi-tower engagements across multiple business units within Communications, Media, and Technology (CMT) Organization.

The purpose of this role is to build solutions to address specific client requirements within CMT industry which clearly articulate the technical / commercial value proposition, solution approach, tenets/ components, and transformation roadmaps. The candidate must have a balanced mix of technical and business skills and will often collaborate with other enterprise architects or technical architects in stitching together the desired solution for the client. The main focus is on how the decisions being made regarding the solution impact the business outcomes.

You will craft top-notch solutions for our clients’ transformation and outsourcing requirements. You will define and drive business-IT solutions that use innovative business processes, architectural and technical frameworks to provide clients with viable, high value solutions to complex business problems. This opportunity requires prior professional experience as a solution architect, with a consistent track record of running and winning deals, and more importantly, a great passion for architecting complex IT solutions.

Location: This is a remote (US based) role that will require occasional (up to 20%) travel

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, design, & build a strong, winning technology solutions that address the client requirements and pain-points by bringing a strong understanding of the client business context
• Single point Ownership of the solution covering various aspects such as estimates, architecture, productivity levers, operating models , governance and project management approach.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders (sales, solutions, operations, change management, pricing, transition, facilities et al) to ensure timely and high-quality proposal & response submission
• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of winning technical estimation / solutions for customers and introduce new technology solutions into their business landscape
• Appreciation and working knowledge on Technology and Domain and the various regulations governing the industry in complex engagements
• Deep understanding of industry trends, concepts, opportunities, threats & constraints
• Creation and maintenance of an effective knowledge management system to support all the phases of the opportunity lifecycle
• Design a technology solution that aligns with the larger engagement model across towers and jointly build engagement level transformation themes
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts and project managers, to understand the functional and non-functional requirements of a project or initiative.
• Design end-to-end solutions that meet specific business needs, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and integration capabilities.
• Analyze the existing technology landscape and identify appropriate software, hardware, and infrastructure components required for the solution.
• Ensure that the solution aligns with the organization's technology standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate and select third-party software and services that may be integrated into the solution.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
• Resolve design or implementation challenges during the development process.
• Collaborate with other architects, such as Domain Architects, to ensure alignment and consistency across the organization's technology landscape.

Required Capabilities/Skills /Years of Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in creating robust Enterprise Technology Architecture or End to End solutioning and estimation
• Experience in evaluating options for tool / technology product selection, compare and contrast on various evaluation parameters and help arrive at the final selection.
• Experience in creating end-end solutions in a managed services model for application development and application / infrastructure support including providing business case justification
• Experience in, technical solutions covering application modernization & transformation using microservices architecture, technical upgrades & migrations, cloud assessment, application rewrite using latest technologies, considering cloud/on-premises hosting
• Experience in tools, accelerators & application risk profiling frameworks
• Analytical thinking - able to simplify complex problems, processes & projects into component parts explore and evaluate them systematically
• Experience in client presentation, creating Proof of Concepts (POC), & demo working solutions
• Hands-on experience with responding to complex RFP, RFI, Pricing, Estimation and SOW, proposal.
• Exposure to current digital trends with Point of View on app & tech in industry vertical
• Additional experience in managing DevSecOps / Agile delivery would be a plus
• Experience with technology areas of one or more of AWS, Azure, or GCP clouds
• Experience in defining and developing high-volume, horizontally scalable IT solutions
• Experience in translating business and feature requirements into technical specifications
• Experience in evaluating technologies for their appropriateness to proposed solutions, including assessing their strategic and/or tactical benefits to the product or wider department
• Experience of communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in building effective relationships with a wide range of technical peers
• Ability to lead effectively in a multi-service organization to create an integrated solution and a unified narrative

Insurance Domain Knowledge (nice to have)

• Familiar with CMT business and common technical challenges
• Understands CMT business Portfolios: Cable / Wireless /Mobile etc
• Familiar with OSS/BSS platforms: Amdocs, CSG, Oracle etc

Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000– $200,000 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

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.