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Principal Cloud Architect

Cognizant
Mesa, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
About The Group

Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.

Role Title: Digital Workplace AI Architect

Location: Remote

Mandatory Skills: Digital Workplace Architect with deep expertise- Service desk, Conversational AI, Service Now, Workplace automation, Modern Field services, Consulting, IT services industries sales, Technical presales, solutions architecture (15-20 years).

Job Description

  • AI-Driven Strategy & Architecture: Lead client workshops and discovery sessions to identify business-critical use cases for AI within the digital workplace.
  • Strategic Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and IT leaders, guiding them on digital workplace strategy, roadmaps, and best practices.
  • Solution Architecture: Design and architect comprehensive digital workplace solutions
  • Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor technical teams to build AI enabled DWP solutions, create reusable templates of architectural designs, ensuring adherence to quality standards, architectural governance, and project timelines.
  • Coordinate and work with Global Client Engagement
  • Pre-Sales & Business Development enablement
  • Technology & Market Acumen
  • Change Management & Adoption
  • Documentation & Governance
  • Ability to travel to client sites as required.

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 2/27/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $142,000- $165,000 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.

  • Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Salary : $142,000 - $165,000

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