Solution Architect – AI Agents & Integration

Cognizant

Amsterdam

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Competitive salary

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Job summary

Cognizant Amsterdam seeks a senior Solution Architect specializing in AI Agents & Integration to define end-to-end architectures that enable safe, reliable AI agents across banking domains. You will align enterprise architecture standards with platform capabilities while guiding cross-functional teams through concept to production.

You’ll influence the design of secure, scalable, and compliant solutions, working closely with analysts, product owners, engineers, and risk stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

Extensive experience as a Solution Architect in a large enterprise, preferably within financial services.
Ability to bridge business strategy, product needs and technical realization.
Experience working within Agile delivery models.
Proven ability to balance innovation with regulatory, risk and operational constraints.

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end solution architectures for domain-specific AI agents.
Translate business and product intent into scalable designs across channels and integration layers.
Define architectural boundaries and interaction patterns between agents and systems.
Ensure secure, compliant, and traceable handling of customer data.
Provide architectural guidance to delivery teams and governance committees.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Security & compliance

Communication

Architectural leadership

Tools

API design

Cloud platforms

Security standards

Job description

About Cognizant Digital Engineering

Cognizant is a global technology and professional services company that helps organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform customer experiences at scale. Within our Digital Engineering practice, we combine deep engineering expertise with cutting‑edge technologies such as cloud, data, and AI to build innovative, scalable digital solutions.

Location:

Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Cognizant Digital Engineering

Our teams operate in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where innovation and continuous learning are at the core. You will have the opportunity to work on advanced AI‑driven solutions for leading financial services clients, shaping the next generation of intelligent, secure, and customer‑centric digital platforms.

About The Role

You will be part of multidisciplinary teams working alongside proposition managers, journey experts, UX/UI designers, data analysts, developers, architects, business analysts, and product owners. We value pace, ownership, and impact. Together, we are shaping the future of our organization with strong propositions, smart products, and digital experiences that truly make a difference for young people.

Your Role

As a Solution Architect – AI Agents & Integration, you are responsible for defining the end‑to‑end solution architecture that enables domain‑specific AI agents to operate safely, reliably, and coherently within the broader banking landscape. These AI agents power new customer‑facing features for Gen Z and are integrated into a central AI agent that orchestrates conversations, context, and execution across channels and domains.

You ensure that innovation in AI aligns with enterprise architecture principles, platform capabilities, and regulatory requirements. You collaborate closely with business analysts, product owners, engineers, platform teams, domain architects, and risk stakeholders to guide solutions from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

Design end‑to‑end solution architectures for domain‑specific AI agents
Translate business and product intent into scalable architectural designs across channels, AI agents, integration layers, and core systems
Define architectural boundaries and interaction patterns between agents, systems, and platforms
Ensure secure, compliant, and traceable handling of customer data
Align solution designs with enterprise architecture standards and platform capabilities
Provide architectural guidance and support to delivery teams
Evaluate emerging technologies in conversational AI and agent orchestration
Safeguard non‑functional requirements including security, privacy, resiliency, performance, and explainability

Your Profile

You are a senior Solution Architect with a strong track record in complex enterprise environments. You combine strategic thinking with hands‑on architectural expertise and have the ability to balance innovation with regulatory and operational realities. You are a clear communicator who can align stakeholders and drive architectural quality across domains.

Required Skills & Experience

Extensive experience as a Solution Architect in a large, complex enterprise environment (preferably within financial services)
Strong ability to bridge business strategy, product needs, and technical realization
Experience working within Agile delivery models
Proven ability to balance innovation with regulatory, risk, and operational constraints
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong ownership mindset for architectural consistency and long‑term coherence

Technical Expertise

End‑to‑end solution architecture across digital channels, integration layers, and backend systems
Architectural understanding of AI‑agent concepts such as orchestration, context sharing, decision flows, and guardrails
API design, event‑driven architectures, and service‑based integration patterns
Cloud and enterprise platform architecture concepts
Knowledge of security, privacy, risk, and compliance requirements within banking
Ability to create and maintain architectural artifacts and documentation
Experience with conversational AI platforms or AI‑enabled customer journeys is a strong plus

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