Solution Architect w/ AWS (Hybrid)

Solution Architect w/ AWS (Hybrid)

The Role:

Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Solution Architect w/ AWS to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build innovative, mobile applications that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the ideal candidate is an expert engineer who values the “team”, drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative cloud-based solutions.

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid)

Work Authorization Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core skills:

• Analyze current application portfolio and architect solutions leveraging SAAS and Native Cloud architectures and services, including integrations to other Cloud based solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud models.
• Closely work with application tech leads and app owners to align the solutions to LOB's technical and business objectives.
• Be the Innovation Architect that works across the enterprise looking for innovation ideas. Work with the business identifying PoCs and take an active role in running these PoCs.
• Establishing and driving clear, effective, and innovative cloud solution designs aligning our solutions in Finance, Marketing, Enterprise Risk Management, and investments platforms and data science integrations.
• Working in an Agile environment, while designing and delivering incremental solutions aligned to the broader Intentional Architecture goals.
• Develop and align solutions to The Hartford’s reference architectures, blueprints, and business and IT strategies across the LOB landscape.
• Collaborate with enterprise Cloud and Infrastructure teams as part of a cross functional team while creating and socializing AWS Cloud solution designs.
• Contribute to LOB's and Enterprise architectural standards and designs to be leveraged throughout the enterprise.
• Contributing to the multi-year roadmaps while providing clear direction on business and IT strategies, and the technologies necessary to meet strategic business objectives

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in IT with 2 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing robust enterprise level solutions with a broad understanding of traditional and modern software technology frameworks, platforms, vendor software solutions, development tools, and processes.
• The candidate must have strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills with ability to effectively communicate solution recommendations and influence key stakeholders.
• Experience migrating solutions to cloud platforms. In-depth knowledge of AWS services, deep understanding of cloud, hybrid cloud and container deployment architectures including building cloud-ready applications and container orchestration systems.
• Strong knowledge of integration and middleware technologies including but not limited to: API, micro service, and event driven architecture concepts
• The candidate must have understanding and experience with AI, ML and integrating data science models real-time into operation systems as well as Cloud
• Good understanding of designing and implementing solutions integrating with COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) packages, experience with Publishing and Document Management solutions.
• Strong Knowledge of developing reusable assets such as prototypes, solution designs, documentation and other materials that contribute to department and organization effectiveness and efficiency.
• Experience with DevOps practices including but not limited to continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) concepts and tools, familiarity with automated testing and code analysis tools.
• Experience in supporting Finance Line of Business functions like Financial Systems and Technology like PeopleSoft ERP, Accounts Receivable and Payable, Treasury management, Tax planning and Compliance, Internal Audits, Budgeting and Forecasting, Expense allocations would be added advantage
• Good understanding of working with agile development teams, methodologies, and toolsets.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 04/18/2025

The annual salary for this position is between $113,459 - $195,000 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

Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical training to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.

Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

If you love ambiguity, are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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Salary : $113,459 - $195,000