Forward-Deployed Data Architect for Enterprise AI

Cognizant; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; 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 in Plano, TX is hiring a Staff Architect, Forward‑Deployed Engineering. You will translate enterprise data and AI strategy into scalable, production‑ready solutions, collaborating with data engineers, product teams, business stakeholders, and platform specialists to design, implement, and govern enterprise‑scale data products, AI‑enabled solutions, and modern data platforms.

This onsite role combines architecture leadership with hands‑on technical ownership, ensuring roadmap

Job description

Cognizant in Plano, TX is hiring a Staff Architect, Forward‑Deployed Engineering. You will translate enterprise data and AI strategy into scalable, production‑ready solutions, collaborating with data engineers, product teams, business stakeholders, and platform specialists to design, implement, and govern enterprise‑scale data products, AI‑enabled solutions, and modern data platforms.

This onsite role combines architecture leadership with hands‑on technical ownership, ensuring roadmap