Principal Enterprise Architect - AI, Cloud & Modernization (Remote)
Cognizant
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Job summary
Cognizant is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead AI, cloud and modernization initiatives for global clients. You will drive architecture strategy, define cloud-native solutions, and mentor teams across the delivery lifecycle.
You will lead GenAI and agentic AI efforts, work with AWS and GCP, Java/Spring Boot, and microservices. Engage with executives to align business goals with technology strategies.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience leading enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or modernization programs.
- Cloud architecture expertise with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Strong design experience with microservices, domain-driven design, event-driven systems, and Java-based solutions.
- Proven success modernizing monolithic apps into cloud-native platforms.
- Experience leading architecture teams and mentoring technical leaders.
- Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience presenting architecture strategies, POCs, and executive recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end architecture initiatives from discovery to implementation and acceptance.
- Drive application modernization programs to cloud-native architectures.
- Define and implement scalable solutions using AWS, GCP, Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and events.
- Architect and guide GenAI and agentic AI solutions using modern frameworks and LLMs.
- Create architecture roadmaps, POCs, and POVs aligning business and technology.
- Mentor architects and engineering teams to promote best practices.
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Job description
As a Principal Enterprise Architect or Senior Enterprise Architect, you will lead enterprise-scale digital transformation and application modernization initiatives for global clients. You will drive architecture strategy, define modern cloud-native solutions, and help organizations accelerate innovation through AI, GenAI, and agentic technologies.
You will collaborate closely with business leaders, engineering teams, and client stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions while mentoring architects and developers throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Lead end-to-end architecture initiatives, from discovery and solution design through implementation and business acceptance.
- Drive application modernization programs, transforming legacy platforms into cloud-native architectures.
- Define and implement scalable solutions using AWS, GCP, Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- Architect and guide GenAI and agentic AI solutions using modern frameworks, large language models, and vector databases.
- Create architecture roadmaps, proof of concepts (POCs), and points of view (POVs) that align business and technology objectives.
- Mentor architects, technology leads, and engineering teams while promoting architecture best practices and engineering excellence.
- Engage directly with clients to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants across the United States.
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs and employee-focused culture.
- 15+ years of experience leading enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or modernization programs.
- Deep expertise in cloud architecture with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Strong experience designing microservices, domain-driven architecture, event-driven systems, and Java-based solutions.
- Proven success modernizing monolithic applications into cloud-native platforms.
- Experience leading architecture teams and mentoring technical leaders.
- Strong client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience developing and presenting architecture strategies, POCs, and executive recommendations.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing agentic AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar technologies.
- Experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions utilizing vector databases.
- Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), including OpenAI and Google Gemini.
- Experience integrating AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude into modernization and transformation programs.
- Knowledge of GenAI solution architecture, security, governance, infrastructure planning, and operational considerations.
- Experience estimating and planning AI-driven initiatives, including agent development and enterprise deployment strategies.
- Experience designing enterprise communication or customer engagement platforms leveraging GenAI capabilities.
- Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, and enterprise security controls.
- Experience working in highly regulated industries and large-scale enterprise environments.
- Experience leading global modernization programs across multiple business units.
- Exposure to multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud architecture strategies.
Applicants will be accepted till 9/18/2026
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $140,000 - $160,000 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.
- 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
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.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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