Principal Data & AI Architect — Enterprise Platforms

Cognizant

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 170,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Principal Architect to define and drive our enterprise data foundation across AI and digital transformation initiatives. This leadership role collaborates with executives, architects, and business leaders to deliver scalable, governed data solutions and measurable business value.

The role requires deep cloud data expertise, strong governance, and a track record of modernization programs in large organizations.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in enterprise data, analytics, AI, cloud, or technology architecture roles.
5+ years in principal architect or similar leadership roles.
Proven track record designing enterprise-scale data foundations and modernization programs.
Experience driving architecture strategy, governance, standards, and roadmaps.
Deep expertise in modern cloud data platforms and metadata management.
Experience leading large modernization initiatives including cloud migrations.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy and target-state Data Foundation roadmap.
Lead architecture decisions across enterprise data platforms, governance frameworks, AI-enabled solutions, and modern data ecosystems.
Partner with executive stakeholders to translate architecture investments into tangible business outcomes and operational efficiency.
Establish governance standards and enterprise-wide best practices for consistency and scalability.
Mentor architects and engineering leaders while promoting ownership and delivery excellence.