Solutions Architect, Senior Consulting Manager

Cloud Architect

As a Cloud Architect, you will make an impact by leading cloud transformation initiatives, designing robust AWS solutions, and guiding enterprise clients through complex migrations and implementations. You will be a valued member of our Cloud & Infrastructure Consulting team and work collaboratively with engineering, product, and leadership teams.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud solutions, with a focus on AWS, for large-scale enterprise clients.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and product teams, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
• Review and validate solution designs, software vendors, and service providers to ensure alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Drive proof-of-concept integrations, quantify business value, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborate with peer architects and leadership on IT planning, integration strategies, and adoption of emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic AI.

What You Need To Be Considered:

• 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 7 years in cloud architecture, migrations, and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Proven experience in IT architecture with technical leadership across engineering and product teams.
• Strong hands-on AWS cloud solution skills (including ECS/EKS, API Gateway, Kinesis/SQS, Lambda, RDS, S3, etc.).
• Expertise in event-driven microservices and cloud-native architecture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate business drivers and architectural decisions.

What Will Help You Stand Out:

• AWS Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect PRO).
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Knowledge of IT security, data management, and integration strategies.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Agentic AI, and their enterprise applications.
• Experience providing hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers.

We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matterhelp us see how you are the right person for this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements: 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 flexible hybrid position requiring 1-2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Salary and other compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $98,853-158,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

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 dependentsfrom 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.

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 is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information: 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, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.