Cognizant · 1 day ago
REMOTE-Enterprise Architect- Cloud Platform (Azure preferred)
Cognizant is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to design, guide, and oversee the architecture of a cutting-edge Java Spring Boot microservices application. The role involves defining the overall architecture, designing database architectures, establishing containerization strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
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Responsibilities
Define and document the overall architecture for a scalable, secure, and resilient Java Spring Boot microservices application
Design robust database architectures (relational) to support financial transactions, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and performance
Oversee the design and implementation of ETL processes for data ingestion, transformation, and integration across internal and external systems
Design API endpoints for account management, transaction processing, and customer communication, ensuring best practices in security, performance, and reliability
Establish containerization strategies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) to ensure portability and efficient deployment on any major cloud provider
Create architectural standards and guidelines for microservices development, integration, and CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to align business requirements with technical solutions
Develop strategies for high availability, scalability, disaster recovery, and automated monitoring
Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR) in API and data handling
Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, frameworks, and tools to optimize development and operations
Mentor development teams on architectural best practices and cloud-native patterns
Continuously assess and improve application architecture to support evolving business needs and cloud innovations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, including large-scale Java Spring Boot microservices
Proven expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deep understanding of API design, RESTful services, and secure integrations
Extensive experience in database design, optimization, and management (SQL and/or NoSQL)
Experience with ETL tools and data integration frameworks
Strong knowledge of security, compliance, and data privacy in financial applications
Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance optimization in distributed systems
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment
Preferred
Certifications in cloud architecture (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.)
Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Background in roadside tolling, fintech or financial services
Expertise in API gateways, service mesh, and cloud-native security solutions
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
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