Application Solution Architect (.NET, ReactJS)

Cognizant; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 163,000; 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 is seeking an experienced Application Solution Architect (.NET, ReactJS) to lead modernization initiatives and shape future-state architectures. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to define roadmaps and deliver scalable web and mobile solutions that support digital transformation objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration across product, engineering, security, and operations teams, with an onsite posture at Irvine, CA, five days per week, and a focus on

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Application Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Application Development within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in designing and delivering modern web and mobile applications using .NET, ReactJS, JavaScript, REST APIs, and contemporary architectural patterns.
• Proven experience leading requirement discovery, business analysis, architecture assessments, and technology roadmap development.
• Deep understanding of application security, scalability, performance optimisation, integration architecture, and cloud-native design principles.
• Experience developing architecture standards, governance frameworks, and technical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with business and technology stakeholders to define web and mobile application needs.
• Develop future-state application architectures, technology roadmaps, and strategic solution recommendations aligned with business goals.
• Design and oversee the implementation of secure, scalable, and maintainable applications using .NET, ReactJS, JavaScript, REST APIs, and cloud-based technologies.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, security, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure solution feasibility and architectural alignment.
• Create architecture artefacts, solution blueprints, integration strategies, technical specifications, and executive-level documentation.

Skills

Application Architecture

Solution Architecture

Stakeholder collaboration

Requirements discovery

Security and scalability

Tools

.NET

ReactJS

JavaScript

REST APIs

Cloud-native design

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Application Solution Architect (.NET, ReactJS) to lead application modernization initiatives and drive the design of secure, scalable, and innovative web and mobile solutions. The ideal candidate will partner with business and technology stakeholders to define future-state architectures, develop technology roadmaps, and deliver solutions that support digital transformation objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead discovery workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with business and technology stakeholders to define web and mobile application needs.
• Develop future-state application architectures, technology roadmaps, and strategic solution recommendations aligned with business goals.
• Design and oversee the implementation of secure, scalable, and maintainable applications using .NET, ReactJS, JavaScript, REST APIs, and cloud-based technologies.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, security, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure solution feasibility and architectural alignment.
• Create architecture artefacts, solution blueprints, integration strategies, technical specifications, and executive-level documentation.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Irvine, CA. 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

• 10+ years of experience in Application Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Application Development within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in designing and delivering modern web and mobile applications using .NET, ReactJS, JavaScript, REST APIs, and contemporary architectural patterns.
• Proven experience leading requirement discovery, business analysis, architecture assessments, and technology roadmap development.
• Deep understanding of application security, scalability, performance optimisation, integration architecture, and cloud-native design principles.
• Experience developing architecture standards, governance frameworks, and technical best practices.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 102600 to $ 162500 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:

• 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.