Principal
Architect

Cognizant Digital Engineering
 

If you’re like us, you’ve got big ideas. At
Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate
products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights and
experiences.

Cognizant
Digital Engineering designs, engineers, and delivers digital products and
experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most
comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for
sustainable innovation.

 
 
Job Summary:

Cognizant is looking for a dynamic architect with experience
designing and developing complex software systems and applications.  The individual will work with product owners,
subject matter experts, and product managers to design and deliver customer
value.  The role is expected to lead
several software engineers in the delivery of custom cloud native
applications.  The individual in this
role will ensure that best practices are followed and that quality code is
delivered.  Lastly, Cognizant needs an
individual that loves to collaborate with other technologists and enjoys
mentoring and coaching.

Day-to-Day
Responsibilities:

• Works with product owner and developers to groom
  product backlog


• Provides guidance on continuous integration and
  test-driven development practices


• Develops API strategy for the overall
  application


• Helps drive Agile ceremonies including iteration
  planning, standups and retrospectives


• Develops cloud deployment model of application


• As needed, develops and tests code for UI,
  services and integration tiers of an application component


• As needed, codes in a developer-pair as part of
  an Agile product-focused software development team


• Works with clients to understand business case
  for adopting cloud native approach to developing software


• Develops technology strategy for engagement


• Facilitates removal of client technical barriers
  to engagement success


• Ensures technical collaboration between pod
  teams


• Proficiency
  in Cloud Native,Microservices,APIs,Reactive Systems,Analytics & Streaming
  Pipelines, Devops,CI/CD

• Degree in Computer Science, Information
  Technology or related Engineering subjects


• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an
  application developer


• Minimum of 3 years of experience as and
  application architect


• Deep understanding of software programming
  fundamental concepts


• Codes software components using JavaScript,
  Java, Spring Framework, relational databases and message queues


• Develops approaches to testing and writes unit
  tests using Junit or other test frameworks


• Creates and maintains CI builds using Jenkins,
  Concourse or similar tool


• Deep understanding of microservices architecture
  concepts and how to implement them


• Has worked with at least one private or public
  cloud platform such as Cloud Foundry, OpenShift, AWS, GCP, or Azure


• Excellent communication and presentation
  skills, both verbal and written


• Experience in designing and deploying
  cloud-native enterprise applications in public or private cloud


• In-depth understanding of Domain Drive
  Design and 12-Factor applications


• Experience with continuous
  integration/deployment tools and best practices in DevOps


• Has led Agile development teams


• Demonstrated project management leadership
  

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 skillsets fresh and have opportunities to
obtain certifications on the latest technologies.

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