AI Architect

Cognizant; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in Chicago is seeking an AI Architect with deep experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to lead design and implementation of enterprise‑scale AI solutions. You will work with Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, and Vector Search to deliver cutting‑edge AI products.

This hybrid role requires 3 days a week in an office and involves strong client‑facing consulting, architecture leadership, and collaboration with business stakeholders to translate requirements into

Qualifications

• Designing and implementing AI/ML solutions on GCP
• Hands-on experience with Gemini Pro, Vertex AI and Vector Search
• Enterprise AI architecture and cloud-based delivery
• Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder management
• Experience in Travel & Hospitality and/or Financial Services preferred

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver AI/Generative AI solutions leveraging GCP services.
• Partner with clients to define AI strategies and translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Lead AI solution design, implementation and deployment with security/performance best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and architecture guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive client discussions, workshops and solution presentations at an architect level.

Skills

GCP AI/ML architecture

Gemini Pro

Vertex AI

Vector Search

Client-facing consulting

Job description

AI Architect - GCP

About the role

We are seeking an experienced AI Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) AI services to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, Vector Search, and modern AI/ML architectures, combined with strong client‑facing consulting skills. This role will partner with business and technology stakeholders to define AI strategies, drive solution architecture, and deliver innovative AI‑powered products that solve complex business challenges.

In this role, you will:

• Architect and deliver AI/Generative AI solutions leveraging GCP services such as Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, and Vector Search.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to define AI strategies and translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Lead AI solution design, implementation, and deployment while ensuring best practices for security and performance.
• Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive client discussions, workshops, and solution presentations at an architect level.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Chicago, IL. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Strong experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Hands‑on expertise with Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, Vector Search, and related GCP AI services.
• Proven experience in enterprise AI architecture and cloud‑based solution delivery.
• Excellent client‑facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in Travel & Hospitality and/or Financial Services domains is preferred.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until December 2, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $186,000 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.