Solution Architect

Cognizant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Singapore is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to shape and own end-to-end technical solutions for large ADM/AMS engagements within the Public Sector. You will translate government agency requirements and objectives into robust architecture spanning applications, integration, data, and cloud, guiding design through build and delivery.

This role sits at the intersection of client engagement and technical delivery, interfacing with government stakeholders and partnering with BAs,

Qualifications

• Significant experience shaping end-to-end IT solutions for ADM/AMS programs in the public sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to engage CXO-level audiences.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, cloud architectures, microservices, and security/compliance in government contexts.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture design for ADM/AMS programs across applications, data, and integration.
• Translate client requirements into robust solution architectures and artefacts (high-level and low-level designs).
• Collaborate with delivery teams, pre-sales, and governance bodies to ensure architecture aligns with delivery and standards.

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to shape and own end-to-end technical solutions for large, complex Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) and Application Managed Services (AMS) engagements within our Public Sector business. You will translate government agency requirements and business objectives into robust, scalable, and secure architecture — spanning applications, integration, data, and cloud — and guide that architecture through design, build, and delivery.

This role sits at the intersection of client engagement and technical delivery: you'll work directly with government stakeholders during solutioning and bid activities, and partner closely with Business Analysts, Project/Delivery Managers, and engineering teams to ensure what's designed is what gets delivered — on time, within budget, and aligned to Singapore's public sector technology standards.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

• Own end-to-end architecture design for large-scale ADM/AMS programs, covering application, integration, data, and infrastructure/cloud considerations as needed.
• Translate client requirements, existing IT landscape, and business objectives into clear, well-structured solution architectures and design artefacts (high-level and low-level design).
• Apply relevant architecture frameworks, standards, and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF or equivalent) to ensure solutions are consistent, scalable, and maintainable.
• Define architecture components, reusable patterns, and technology choices appropriate to public sector constraints (security, data residency, compliance).
• Design for cloud-native and microservices-based architectures where applicable, considering major cloud platforms and, where relevant, Singapore Government cloud environments.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders, including government agency representatives, articulating complex technical concepts clearly during workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and presentations.
• Support pre-sales and bid activities: contribute to proposals, RFI/RFP responses, solution estimation, and technical win themes for Public Sector pursuits.
• Engage with senior client and internal stakeholders to align architecture decisions with enterprise-wide strategy and delivery constraints.
• Build strong working relationships with Business Analysts, Project/Delivery Managers, and cross-functional service line leads (Infrastructure, Security, Data & AI).

Delivery Collaboration & Governance

• Partner with delivery teams throughout build, test, and deployment to ensure implementation stays true to the intended architecture.
• Provide technical guidance and design assurance across the engagement lifecycle, resolving architecture-level risks and issues as they arise.
• Support solution governance activities, including design reviews, architecture review boards, and quality assurance of technical deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of solutioning practices, reusable frameworks, and architecture playbooks for the Public Sector portfolio.

What You Bring

• Significant experience (typically 10–15+ years) in IT solutioning and architecture, including substantial time in Solution Architect or equivalent technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale ADM/AMS solutions, ideally for, or in service of, Public Sector / government agency clients.
• Strong understanding of the Singapore Public Sector technology landscape, or demonstrated ability to quickly build that understanding (e.g., relevant government cloud/technology frameworks).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, common application stacks (e.g., Java, .NET), data platforms, ERP, and major cloud platforms.
• Working knowledge of architecture frameworks and open standards (e.g., TOGAF) and industry-standard delivery methodologies (Agile and traditional).
• Experience contributing to pre-sales, proposals, or bid responses is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with technical and CXO-level audiences alike.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and driving clarity through structured technical thinking.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience. Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, cloud architecture certifications) are an advantage.