Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect 00068456591 Date published Apr 21 2026 Location Charlotte / United States Job category Business Processes Work model Work from Home Role Summary Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise‑grade technical solutions for one of our strategic customers. This role is ideal for a change‑maker who thrives in complex environments, is comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoys working autonomously while collaborating closely with clients and internal teams. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, translating business challenges into scalable, secure, and high‑quality technology solutions—particularly within the Life & Annuity insurance domain. This role supports remote work, with the willingness to travel for client engagements as required. Key Responsibilities Solution & Architecture Leadership Design and deliver high‑quality, end‑to‑end technical solutions that address complex customer business problems. Ensure architecture, design, and implementation align with enterprise‑level standards, guidelines, and best practices. Own solution architecture from concept through implementation, ensuring quality, scalability, and security. Client & Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate closely with customer‑side enterprise architects, business partners, and technology leaders. Work with Cognizant account managers to shape and present solutions that align with customer needs and objectives. Serve as a trusted advisor and point of escalation for architectural and technical decisions. Engineering Enablement Partner with application development teams to guide implementation according to approved architecture and design standards. Ensure adherence to architecture principles throughout development and delivery. Review designs and code to ensure high quality, security, and maintainability. Standards, Governance & Quality Ensure solutions are compliant with customer enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks. Design application security solutions, including authentication and authorization, across on‑prem and cloud environments. Promote best practices for scalability, reusability, and cloud adoption. Required Qualifications 15+ years of experience in enterprise‑level software application development. Prior experience in the Life & Annuity insurance domain (mandatory). TOGAF certification (mandatory). 8–10 years of hands‑on experience architecting, designing, and delivering large‑scale enterprise applications or initiatives. Full‑stack development experience using Java, Tomcat, Spring Boot, React, BPM engines, Rule engines, API Gateways, and SQL databases. 5+ years of experience designing and architecting microservices‑based solutions. 3+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS and/or Azure), including: Cloud‑native application development Migration of applications to cloud Automating self‑service cloud products and services Experience with greenfield application development, leveraging enterprise and cloud services. Strong understanding of application security architecture in both on‑prem and cloud environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience with end‑to‑end DevSecOps automation, including CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of container technologies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Why Choose Cognizant? Our strength is built on our ability to work together. At Cognizant, diverse perspectives fuel innovation and thought leadership. We foster an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas are challenged constructively, and meaningful solutions are created for our clients. If you are energized by change, comfortable with autonomy, and motivated to craft impactful solutions through collaboration, Cognizant is the place for you. Employee Status: Full Time Work Model: Remote (with travel as needed) Shift: Day Job Travel: As Required The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you. About us: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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