Cognizant

Agentic AI Architect

Cognizant
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13 days ago
Oslo, NorwaySenior

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement enterprise-grade agentic AI solutions on Microsoft Azure with defined data flows, component architecture, and resource optimization.
  • Build and optimize LLM-powered applications and retrieval-augmented generation pipelines using Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search.
  • Design and deploy multi-agent systems using Semantic Kernel, LangChain, and custom orchestration layers.
  • Implement responsible AI governance, compliance controls, monitoring, model evaluation, risk mitigation, and security controls.
  • Lead solution design sessions and stakeholder engagement with enterprise clients, senior business stakeholders, and executive audiences.
  • Develop AI strategy and translate complex architectures into clear narratives for technical and business audiences.

Requirements

  • Proven hands-on expertise with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and Azure Machine Learning, including end-to-end delivery from prototyping through production.
  • Deep knowledge of LLM engineering and RAG architectures, including Azure AI Search and Azure-native data services.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Azure SDKs, with experience building, deploying, and tuning AI applications.
  • Hands-on experience with Semantic Kernel and/or Azure-integrated LangChain for multi-agent orchestration.
  • Advanced prompt engineering, grounding, model performance tuning, and response quality optimization skills.
  • Experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, vector store integrations, embeddings, and Azure AI Search vector capabilities is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Responsible AI, compliance controls, risk mitigation, and model governance in regulated enterprise environments is preferred.
  • Ability to lead executive-level architecture discussions and influence enterprise AI transformation strategy is preferred.
  • Familiarity with autonomous planning, tool-use frameworks, and emerging agentic AI orchestration research is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement in Oslo, Norway, subject to project, business, and client requirements.
  • Wellbeing programs supporting flexibility and work-life balance.

Tech Stack

AzureDatabricksPython

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant

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