Cognizant

Consulting Principal - Cloud Solutions Engineer

Cognizant$122K — $190K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in consulting, cloud architecture, or enterprise transformation.
  • Extensive AWS migration and modernization expertise at enterprise scale.
  • Strong client-facing experience influencing senior technology and business stakeholders.
  • Expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cloud transformation engagements defining target-state architectures and modernization roadmaps.
  • Advise stakeholders on AWS architecture strategy, cloud adoption frameworks, and operational excellence.
  • Design scalable and secure cloud solutions across various programs.
  • Partner with AWS and client leadership for successful delivery of cloud initiatives.
  • Mentor teams on cloud engineering best practices and automation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • 10 paid holidays plus PTO.
  • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance.
  • Learning and development certifications and programs.
Full Job Description
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About the role

As a Consulting Principal - Cloud Solutions Architecture, you will make an impact by leading cloud modernization, migration, and platform engineering initiatives for large enterprise clients. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Consulting team and work collaboratively with client technology leaders, AWS stakeholders, engineering teams, and Cognizant consulting professionals.

You will serve as a trusted advisor responsible for shaping cloud strategy, designing enterprise-scale architecture solutions, and helping clients accelerate adoption of modern cloud operating models while achieving measurable business outcomes.
In this role, you will:
  • Lead cloud transformation engagements, defining target-state architectures and modernization roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
  • Advise executive and engineering stakeholders on AWS architecture strategy, cloud adoption frameworks, security, governance, and operational excellence.
  • Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across migration, modernization, platform engineering, and infrastructure programs.
  • Partner with AWS, client leadership, and cross-functional Cognizant teams to drive successful delivery of complex enterprise cloud initiatives.
  • Mentor client and project teams on cloud engineering best practices, infrastructure-as-code patterns, automation, and modern platform capabilities.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you must have to be considered
  • 10+ years of experience in consulting, cloud architecture, technology advisory, or enterprise transformation programs.
  • Extensive experience designing and delivering AWS cloud migration and modernization solutions at enterprise scale.
  • Strong client-facing consulting experience with a demonstrated ability to influence senior technology and business stakeholders.
  • Expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, platform engineering, governance, security, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable business outcomes in complex transformation environments.

These will help you succeed
  • AWS Professional-level certifications or equivalent cloud certifications.
  • Experience supporting highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or insurance.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Experience collaborating with hyperscaler organizations and strategic technology partners.
  • Exposure to multi-cloud, platform engineering, or cloud-native transformation initiatives.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $122,400 - $190,750 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • 10 paid holidays plus PTO
  • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
  • Learning and development certifications and programs


About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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