Sr. Consulting Manager- Logistics Consulting

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Liberty (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays plus PTO

Paid parental leave and fertility aid

Learning and development certificates

Job summary

Cognizant Consulting is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to partner with clients and rapidly design, build, and deploy AI, data, cloud, and digital solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will work with clients, stakeholders, architects, product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams in a hybrid model with travel as needed, including assignments in Atlanta or New Jersey.

Required expertise includes cloud-native architectures, API design, microservices, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, technical consulting, or customer-facing engineering roles.
• Strong programming expertise in one or more languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go.
• Experience developing cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, including APIs, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, enterprise system integration, stakeholder management, and client-facing consulting engagements.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with client stakeholders to understand business objectives, operational challenges, and technical requirements.
• Lead discovery workshops, technical assessments, and solution envisioning sessions.
• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations.
• Build and implement Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
• Own technical delivery across client-facing initiatives, driving rapid iteration and production readiness.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript/TypeScript

Go

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Docker

Kubernetes

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

Vector databases

Job description

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice. We are a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we are looking for our next colleague who will join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will make an impact by partnering directly with clients to rapidly design, build, and deploy innovative AI, data, cloud, and digital solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, business stakeholders, architects, product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams.

In This Role, You Will:

• Partner directly with client stakeholders to understand business objectives, operational challenges, and technical requirements while serving as a trusted technical advisor.


• Lead discovery workshops, technical assessments, and solution envisioning sessions to translate business needs into scalable solution architectures and implementation roadmaps.


• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations that accelerate time-to-value.


• Build and implement Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions, including AI copilots, intelligent workflows, and autonomous agents.


• Own technical delivery across client-facing initiatives, driving rapid iteration, production readiness, adoption, and measurable business outcomes.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position requires travel as needed and a minimum of three days per week in a Cognizant office or client location in Atlanta/ NJ. 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 are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, technical consulting, or customer-facing engineering roles.


• Strong programming expertise in one or more languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go.


• Experience developing cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, including APIs, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.


• Strong understanding of software architecture, enterprise system integration, stakeholder management, and client-facing consulting engagements.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Experience deploying Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions in enterprise environments.


• Hands‑on experience with LLM platforms such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or Google Gemini.


• Experience with AI frameworks and orchestration platforms including LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, vector databases, and knowledge graph solutions.


• Experience building AI copilots, intelligent automation solutions, RAG architectures, and enterprise knowledge management platforms.


• Experience delivering technology solutions across industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, or Logistics.

Compensation

$130,000 - $158,500

This position is 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, and life insurance


• 401(k) plan and contributions


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Employee assistance program


• Paid holidays plus PTO


• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance


• Learning and development certifications and programs