Cloud Technology Architect

Company: Cognizant
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a Cloud & Technology Architect to join our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity to be rewarded for your expertise, this is an ideal opportunity for you!
Job Details
Job title: Cloud & Technology Architect
Job Location: Irving, TX
Duration: Fulltime with Cognizant
Job Summary
We seek a highly skilled Cloud & Technology Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions by integrating Generative AI (GenAI) into our Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) applications. This role involves architecting robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, leveraging GenAI to enhance developer productivity, code quality, testing efficiency, documentation, and SDLC velocity. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, SDLC methodologies, and Generative AI technologies.
Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP), incorporating GenAI capabilities to support and optimize SDLC stages.
  
• Develop reference architectures: Create blueprints and best practices for integrating GenAI tools (e.g., code generation, automated testing, documentation, security analysis) into CI/CD pipelines and developer tools.
  
• Ensure scalable, resilient, secure solutions: Designs should meet enterprise standards and compliance requirements.
  
• Stay updated: Keep abreast of trends in cloud computing, DevOps, and Generative AI, assessing their impact on SDLC.
  
• Implementation & Collaboration: Lead PoC initiatives and pilot projects to validate GenAI use cases within SDLC.
  
• Team collaboration: Work with development, DevOps, security, and product teams to integrate solutions into the existing SDLC framework.
  
• Technical guidance: Provide leadership during implementation, ensuring adherence to architectural designs.
  
• Infrastructure as Code: Develop IaC templates (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep) for cloud resource provisioning.
  
• Governance & Optimization: Define monitoring strategies and establish governance frameworks focusing on security, privacy, IP, and cost management.
  
• Performance analysis: Continuously analyze and optimize solution performance, cost, and efficiency.
  
  Qualifications
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• 5+ years as a Cloud or Solutions Architect, with experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, DevOps) and tools (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Jira).
  
• Knowledge of Generative AI concepts, LLMs, prompt engineering, vector databases, and use cases.
  
• Experience integrating AI/ML APIs into workflows; GenAI API experience is highly desirable.
  
• Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep.
  
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  
• Understanding of cloud security, IAM, and network architecture.
  
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
  
• Effective cross-team collaboration skills.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
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  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
    
  • Professional cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
    
  • Experience with fine-tuning LLMs or GenAI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex).
    
  • MLOps experience.
    
  • Hands-on with GenAI developer tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Tabnine).
    
  • Experience in regulated industries.
    
  • Scripting skills (Python, Bash).
    
    Compensation & Benefits
    The annual salary varies based on experience and qualifications.
    Benefits include:
    
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    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
      
    • Paid holidays and Time Off
      
    • 401(k) plan
      
    • Disability coverage
      
    • Paid Parental Leave
      
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
      
      Disclaimer
      Salary and benefits are accurate as of the posting date and may be modified at any time.
      About Cognizant
      Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is part of the S&P-500, Nasdaq-100, Fortune 200. We leverage a flexible business model and global delivery network to serve leading companies worldwide.
      
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