Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics
About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies.
By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Architect with 15 to 20 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Azure Architecture and Azure. This role involves leading the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions ensuring they align with business objectives and industry best practices. The Principal Architect will play a crucial role in driving innovation and efficiency within our organization.
Responsibilities
· Lead the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions using Azure Architecture.
· Oversee the development of architectural blueprints and detailed documentation.
· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
· Ensure that cloud solutions align with business objectives and industry best practices.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
· Drive innovation and efficiency within the organization by leveraging Azure services.
· Conduct regular reviews of cloud architecture to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
· Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with cloud deployments.
· Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Azure technologies.
· Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.
· Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in all cloud solutions.
· Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-effectiveness and performance.
· Lead the evaluation and selection of third-party tools and services to enhance cloud capabilities.
Qualifications
· Possess extensive experience in Azure Architecture and Azure.
· Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Exhibit excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
· Show proficiency in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions.
· Have a deep understanding of cloud security and compliance requirements.
· Display a track record of driving innovation and efficiency in cloud environments.
Certifications Required
· Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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Applications will be accepted until 15 Nov 2024.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[137,500 - 161,500] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock options, 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
