Cognizant

Associate Director - AI, Cloud & Modernization

Cognizant
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22 hours ago
Irving, TX, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$140k - $160k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end enterprise architecture initiatives from discovery and solution design through implementation and business acceptance.
  • Drive application modernization programs that transform monolithic and legacy platforms into cloud-native architectures.
  • Define scalable solutions using AWS, GCP, Java, Spring Boot, microservices, domain-driven architecture, and event-driven systems.
  • Design and implement GenAI and agentic AI solutions using frameworks, LLMs, RAG, and vector databases.
  • Create architecture roadmaps, proofs of concept, points of view, executive recommendations, and AI deployment strategies.
  • Lead and mentor architects, technology leads, developers, and engineering teams.
  • Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience leading enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or modernization programs.
  • Deep expertise in cloud architecture with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong experience with microservices, domain-driven architecture, event-driven systems, and Java-based solutions.
  • Proven success modernizing monolithic applications into cloud-native platforms.
  • Experience leading architecture teams and mentoring technical leaders.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing agentic AI solutions using LangChain, LangGraph, or similar technologies.
  • Experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions using vector databases.
  • Strong understanding of Large Language Models, including OpenAI and Google Gemini.
  • Experience integrating Microsoft Copilot and Claude into modernization and transformation programs.
  • Knowledge of GenAI solution architecture, security, governance, infrastructure planning, and operations.
  • Experience estimating and planning AI-driven initiatives, including agent development and enterprise deployment strategies.
  • Strong client-facing, communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
  • Preferred qualifications include enterprise GenAI communication or customer engagement platforms, responsible AI frameworks, regulated-industry experience, global modernization leadership, and multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud strategies.

Benefits

  • Remote position open to qualified applicants across the United States.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan and contributions.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Discretionary annual incentive program based on performance and applicable plan terms.

Tech Stack

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Solutions Engineering
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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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