Cognizant

Sr. Architect - AWS Cloud & DevOps

Cognizant$102K — $160K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions
  • Hands-on expertise with AWS services including compute, storage, and networking
  • Strong experience with GitHub for source control and automation
  • Proven track record in implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Advanced skills in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
  • Deep knowledge of API design and microservices architectures
  • Experience in collaborating with distributed teams and maintaining communication

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable cloud-native architectures on AWS
  • Define end-to-end solution patterns using AWS and API Gateway
  • Create architecture diagrams and technical documentation
  • Partner with teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Review application designs for compliance with standards
  • Establish DevOps best practices with GitHub workflows
  • Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives using Terraform
  • Optimize AWS resources while implementing cost-governance strategies
  • Develop API strategies leveraging API Gateway
  • Collaborate with security teams on identity management and monitoring
  • Provide architectural oversight for major deployments
  • Mentor teams on cloud-native and DevOps best practices
  • Participate in architecture reviews and governance forums

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Full Job Description
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Sr. Architect - AWS Cloud & DevOps
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Architect with 12-14 years of experience in designing robust cloud-native solutions on the AWS platform. This role requires expertise in AWS architecture, GitHub-driven DevOps pipelines, API Gateway implementations, and Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The ideal candidate will drive the design of secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective enterprise solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design scalable cloud-native architectures on AWS that align with enterprise standards and support secure, resilient, and cost-efficient digital solutions.
  • Define end-to-end solution patterns using AWS services, API Gateway, and supporting technologies to ensure consistent integration practices.
  • Create architecture diagrams and technical documentation that clearly describe system interactions, data flows, and security controls.
  • Partner with product owners and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Review application designs and GitHub repositories to ensure compliance with architecture standards, security best practices, and performance expectations.
  • Establish and promote DevOps best practices utilizing GitHub workflows and AWS-native tools.
  • Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives using Terraform to enable repeatable, auditable, and version-controlled deployments.
  • Optimize AWS resources and implement cost-governance strategies while maintaining performance and scalability.
  • Develop API strategies leveraging API Gateway, including routing, throttling, monitoring, and security configurations.
  • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to implement identity management, encryption, logging, and monitoring solutions.
  • Provide architectural oversight for major deployments, cloud migrations, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
  • Mentor engineering teams on cloud-native architecture patterns, DevOps methodologies, and platform engineering best practices.
  • Participate in architecture review boards and technology governance forums to evaluate risks, trade-offs, and long-term sustainability.
Required Qualifications
  • 12+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services including compute, storage, networking, and managed services.
  • Strong expertise with GitHub source control, branching strategies, pull requests, and workflow automation.
  • Proven experience implementing DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
  • Advanced experience developing and managing Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code across complex environments.
  • Deep understanding of API design principles, RESTful architectures, microservices, and API Gateway implementations.
  • Experience collaborating with distributed and hybrid teams while maintaining strong communication and documentation practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability, observability, operational excellence, and cloud governance.
  • Familiarity with security standards, compliance requirements, and best practices for large enterprise environments.
Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $102,000 and $160,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

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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