Job Description

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Architect who will be responsible to Identify newer opportunities for contribution / newer ways of leveraging technology for solving customer problems. Are you ready to be a change-maker? At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will lead the way tomorrow!   Ability to work independently and remotely, with willingness travel for client engagements as needed.   Responsibilities: - Understand the client’s requirements, pain points and arrive at a customized solution by rightly positioning Cognizant assets - Collaborate with technology groups and other alliances to bring best practices on various technologies and tools - Technology Consulting: - Understand the customer problem / engagement objectives - Develop custom solution by leveraging assets / services from the global marketplace   - Provide recommendations to the client on tools, technologies for deployment on the basis of features, cost, performance etc. - Business Planning and Development: - Understand trends in technology landscape, customer buying patterns, marketplace shifts (e.g., M&A, product expiry etc) & identify newer opportunities for contribution                                                                                                                                  - Build relationships and credibility with customers - Identify the appropriate quality model/ standard/ measure to be adopted in the project in conjunction with the customer requirements - Influence the customer to adopt the appropriate point of view on the solution aspects ( e.g., quality standard, solution option, technology option etc) COE / Practice Roadmap - Understand pain points from a customer/vertical perspective for development. - Innovation and Thought Leadership: - Incubate new product assets/ tools/ concepts to improve non linear revenue   Required Skills/Qualifications: - 15+ years of experience working on Architecture Concepts both on Legacy and Cloud including Design Pattern-Tools - Good hands-on experience in Estimation, Solution Structuring, Service Offerings, Delivery Methods, Technology Trends - Experience in leading solutions for Telecom/Cable operators •     Proven experience leading architectural solutions for multi-tower transformation program and Architecture guidance during execution cycle •     Analytical and creative •     Clear and influential in both written and verbal communication •     Collaborative, detail-oriented, and big-picture thinker   Preferred Skills/Qualification: - Telecom domain experience - TOGAF certification   Home office setup (network, phone, etc.) 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, inspires thought leadership, 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 comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.