Solution Architect

Cognizant; Bangalore Rural; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect with 10+ years of experience to design, develop and maintain architecture frameworks, and integrate vendor and proprietary solutions that support scalable, secure systems in the Compliance domain.

The role emphasizes hands-on full stack development, data strategy, and large-scale integration projects; experience in control room or surveillance and related compliance areas is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years related experience required.
• Experience in software development with programming languages, databases, and development frameworks.
• Knowledge of financial industry regulations, compliance and security standards is an advantage.
• Cloud technologies and architecture experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop architecture frameworks including technology domain architecture strategy, policies and standards.
• Evaluate business requirements to recommend optimal solutions within technology architecture.
• Review detailed solution architecture for compliance with standards and security.
• Develop project plans and manage initiatives by directing resources and communicating status.
• Provide expert consultation on high risk, complex projects.
• Collaborate to ensure end-to-end traceability of solutions to requirements.
• Foster collaboration across business units to align IT strategy with architecture.

Skills

JSF

React JS

Struts

Spring

Spring Boot

Azure Cloud

Kafka

Splunk

Dynatrace

Java

Angular

MVC

Hibernate

Python

Golang

C#

Leadership

Data strategy

System integration

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Job description

• Senior Solutions Architect (10+ Years' Experience)

Summary:

This role is focused on designing, developing and maintaining architecture frameworks, and integrating vendor and proprietary solutions that support efficient, reliable, scalable, and secure solutions across the Compliance area. Responsibilities include planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, developing, and presenting architectural solutions in alignment with Enterprise standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on background in full stack development, data strategy, and experience in large scale integration projects. Experience in the Compliance domain, including control room, communication surveillance, trade/transaction surveillance or conduct supervision an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to, design and/or develop architecture frameworks including technology domain architecture strategy, policies, guiding principles and standards to govern how technology solutions will be developed and implemented.
• Research/analyze business requirements to evaluate and recommend optimal solutions within technology architecture
• Review project detailed solution architecture and design ensuring it meets requirements / complies with the architectural and security standards, patterns and frameworks and provide sign-off on the detailed design
• Contribute to the development of project plans by providing input and manage projects / initiatives by directing assigned resources, communicating project status, and providing timely escalation of issues
• Provide expert consultation and participate as a subject matter expert on projects of moderate to high risk and complexity
• Work with Technology Systems Analysts to develop a Requirements Traceability Matrix to ensure end-to-end traceability of the solution to the requirements
• Build consensus and facilitate collaboration and decision-making within/across business units to ensure consistent application of IT strategy and compliance with architecture framework
• Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with emerging industry trends, new technologies and best practices in the external market that can contribute to delivering effective client solutions
• May develop and/or contribute to negotiations of third-party contracts/agreements
• Participate in knowledge transfer with senior management, the team, other technical areas, and business units
• Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in back-end development technologies and frameworks, including:
• JSF, React JS, Struts, Spring, Spring Boot, Azure Cloud, Kafka, Splunk, Dynatrace
• Java, Angular, Spring, MVC, Hibernate, Python, Kafka
• Java, Angular, JavaScript, Python, Golang, C#
• Java, Angular, Kafka
• Experience in development leadership and technology architecture
• In-depth knowledge of data strategy, governance, and integration
• Hands-on experience with integration projects involving multiple systems and platforms
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Experience in driving technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in leading agile teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Continuous learning mindset and a passion for keeping up with industry advancements
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 10+ years related experience required
• Experience in software development, including proficiency in programming languages, databases, and development frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of financial industry regulations, compliance requirements and security standards are an advantage
• Experience with cloud technologies and architecture
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams