Cognizant

Solution Architect

Cognizant$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in consulting or enterprise environments
  • Proven ability to create scalable technical solutions from business needs
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and sprint execution
  • Experience working with proprietary tools or analytics platforms
  • PMP, Agile or relevant certifications preferred
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical sector is a bonus
  • East Coast U.S. location preferred for client interactions

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and engineering teams
  • Lead efforts in developing and optimizing proprietary tools
  • Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
  • Ensure high-quality delivery through effective project management
  • Facilitate agile delivery practices and sprint planning

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a leading consulting firm
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Potential for professional growth in the pharmaceutical sector
  • Access to industry-leading tools and technologies
  • Flexibility with remote or on-site client engagements
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This engagement focuses on end-to-end development delivery and optimization of proprietary tools supporting OT systems. The selected candidate will act as a key contributor collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders engineering teams and project leads. The senior level consultant is expected to bring technical depth and leadership capability to accelerate project velocity and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Experience working in large-scale matrixed consulting or enterprise environments. Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies and sprint-based execution.
  • NICE TO HAVE: Prior experience supporting large pharma clients. Experience with proprietary tool development for internal enterprise clients. Background in data-driven decision-making tools or analytics platforms. PMP Agile or relevant delivery certifications. East Coast U.S. base preferred for ease of client collaboration and potential on-site visits.

Additional employment information
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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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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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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