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Principal AI Data Analytics Architect

Cognizant
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Candidates must have work authorization that does not require current or future visa sponsorship.

Full time

Remote

Job Description: SR Principal AI Data Analytics Architect

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect the Centralized AI Platform to build, secure, orchestrate, and manage both internal and vendor‑provided AI agents.
  • Integrate AI and workflow capabilities across SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Databricks, M365 ecosystem, and other enterprise platforms.
  • Design and implement the Agent Registry & Catalog, ensuring complete metadata, governance, and lifecycle management for all agents.
  • Develop the Agent Orchestration framework, enabling multi‑agent workflows, interoperability, and policy‑driven execution.
  • Define and standardize Agent Templates and SDKs to streamline agent development and ensure consistency across teams.
  • Establish robust change and version control mechanisms for agent updates, platform components, and integrations.
  • Translate complex enterprise constraints into scalable, secure, and compliant Day‑1 AI foundations.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Azure experience critical.
  • Strong expertise in enterprise AI/ML platforms, LLMOps, AgentOps, and distributed architecture patterns.
  • Experience with the Microsoft AI ecosystem including Agent 365, Copilot Studio, Purview, Power Platform, and Azure security/integration patterns.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise governance frameworks, ITSM workflows, identity and access controls (RBAC), and compliance standards.
  • Proven ability to define technical architectures, platform blueprints, and reference designs that scale across large enterprises.

Application Accepted: 3/30/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 - $180,000 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.

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

Disclaimer: 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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Qualifications

Extensive experience in governance and compliance particularly GDPR is essential for ensuring data protection.

Proficiency in designing AI deployment architecture is crucial for seamless integration and operational success.

Expertise in AI Ops is necessary to streamline operations and enhance system reliability.

Strong skills in business process modeling are required to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.

Experience in data prep pipeline development is vital for enhancing data quality and accessibility.

Familiarity with AI functional architecture is important for aligning technology with business objectives.

Certifications Required

Good to have Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) AI Architecture Certification

Salary : $160,000 - $180,000

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