What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Architect – Enterprise Solutions position at Cognizant?
Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Principal Architect with 15 years of experience to lead the design and delivery of large-scale enterprise solutions. This role focuses on shaping end-to-end architectures using Oracle, Spring Boot, and Core Java in a hybrid work environment. You will partner with stakeholders to define technical direction, ensure robust performance, and guide teams toward secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms that advance business goals and create lasting value for clients and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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.
We are seeking a seasoned Principal Architect with 15 years of experience to lead the design and delivery of large-scale enterprise solutions. This role focuses on shaping end-to-end architectures using Oracle, Spring Boot, and Core Java in a hybrid work environment. You will partner with stakeholders to define technical direction, ensure robust performance, and guide teams toward secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms that advance business goals and create lasting value for clients and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design complex enterprise applications leveraging Core Java, Spring Boot, and Oracle to deliver scalable and secure platforms.
- Define target application and data architectures that optimize performance, resilience, and maintainability.
- Guide cross-functional teams on implementation patterns and coding standards for consistent, production-ready delivery.
- Review solution designs, technical specifications, and code for alignment with architectural principles and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with product owners and business partners to translate requirements into clear technical solutions.
- Establish reusable components and reference implementations for Oracle data models, APIs, and microservices.
- Optimize Oracle database structures, queries, and transaction flows for efficiency and reliability.
- Drive adoption of cloud-friendly patterns, container-ready services, and modern integration approaches.
- Assess emerging technologies in the Java ecosystem and recommend practical adoption paths.
- Create detailed architectural documentation and diagrams for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ensure robust security practices within Java and Spring Boot services.
- Mentor engineers and architects to elevate technical maturity and autonomy.
- Coordinate with infrastructure and operations teams to support reliable deployment and monitoring in a hybrid context.
- 15 years of hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, and Oracle in enterprise-scale applications.
- Strong proficiency in object-oriented design, design patterns, and microservice architectures.
- Proven expertise in performance tuning for Java applications and Oracle databases.
- Familiarity with secure coding practices and application security principles.
- Nice to have: experience integrating with cloud platforms, containerization tools, and modern deployment pipelines.
- Nice to have: exposure to front-end or API gateway technologies.
- Nice to have: experience working in hybrid work models and distributed teams with strong communication skills.
- Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
- Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Exact work location is Hartford, CT, USA.
- We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
- The annual salary for this position is between $104K – $160K, 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.
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
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.
Salary : $104,000 - $160,000