We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Architect who is responsible for leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge technology architectures. Also, will oversee the strategic alignment of technology initiatives with business goals ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Your expertise in G/Technology Architecture PPM Enterprise Architect and Portfolio & Project Management will be crucial in driving innovation and efficiency across our devices and networks domain.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strategic Planning: Developing and overseeing the long-term technology strategy to align with the company’s business goals and market trends.

· Participate in strategic planning and decision-making to align technology solutions with business goals.

· Lead the design and development of scalable and robust microservices architecture using Springboot and Java Design Patterns.

· Ensure seamless integration of microservices with existing systems and third-party services.

· System Architecture: Designing and maintaining the overall system architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

· Develop and maintain architectural documentation including design patterns, standards, and guidelines.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements ensuring alignment with business objectives.

· Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all systems and processes comply with industry regulations and standards.

· Innovation and R&D: Have a mindset to lead research and development efforts to explore new technologies and solutions that can provide a competitive edge.

· Customer Focus: Ensuring that all technology initiatives and solutions are designed to enhance the customer experience.

· Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the architecture and development processes.

· Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to architectural standards.

· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team to ensure best practices in coding and design.

Required Qualifications:

· 16+ years in senior leadership role and managing complex solutioning experience, with broad technical experience.

· Extensive experience working with telco businesses on Next-Gen Technologies.

· Broad exposure in the areas of OSS / BSS areas including Billing, OM, CRM, Inventory, Provisioning, Activation and Assurance

· Good exposure to Java/microservices/Springboot

· Good exposure to DevOps techniques.

· Experience with designing event driven architecture and performance

· Experience with digital transformation engagements moving from Monolith to Legac

· Good understanding of OSS/BSS application vendors like Microsoft, Salesforce, Amdocs, Netcracker and others

· Experience building telco domain-based solution offerings in any of the areas above is desired

· Good communication / analysis / problem solving and client facing skills are mandatory

Preferred Skills:

· Worked with industry bodies like MEF, TMF and others

· Certifications in public cloud – AWS / Azure / GCP / Oracle

· Certifications or exposure in data management (using tools like databricks, starburst and other tools

· GenAI related certifications/exposure

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 is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation 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.

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