What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Architect position at Cognizant?
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We are Cognizant AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics !!
About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies! By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models! Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provide businesses with a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.
Data Architect
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who can design, implement, and optimize enterprise data architecture while also developing end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business objectives. This hybrid role combines data architecture expertise with solution design leadership, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure systems that meet organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Data Architecture
Applications will be accepted until December 5th 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $140K- 160K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
We are Cognizant AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics !!
About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies! By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models! Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provide businesses with a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.
Data Architect
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who can design, implement, and optimize enterprise data architecture while also developing end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business objectives. This hybrid role combines data architecture expertise with solution design leadership, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure systems that meet organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Data Architecture
- Design and maintain data models, schemas, and integration frameworks for structured and unstructured data.
- Develop and enforce data governance, security, and compliance standards.
- Optimize data storage, retrieval, and performance across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Lead data migration strategies, ETL processes, and data quality initiatives.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and architectural blueprints.
- Define solution architecture standards, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and integration patterns.
- Provide technical leadership during solution implementation and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Partner with business stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to deliver solutions.
- Document architecture decisions and maintain knowledge repositories.
Applications will be accepted until December 5th 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $140K- 160K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- 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
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000